2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · VU66 DPV
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2016. Recorded mileage 82,676 miles. MOT valid until 19/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,676 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1999cc
VU66 DPV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 82,676 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery Sport (L550)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
VU66 DPV Mileage History
- 07/12/202342,617 mi
- 26/03/202444,504 mi+1,887 mi
- 19/02/202560,199 mi+15,695 mi
- 18/02/202682,676 mi+22,477 mi
- 20/02/202682,676 mi
Average of roughly 18,158 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VU66 DPV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport (VU66 DPV) between December 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Common Problems: LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Ingenium Timing Chain Stretch (The "Slap")(Serious)
The 2.0 diesel engine suffers from premature timing chain wear, often called "timing chain slap" as the chain stretches and hits the guides. This is primarily caused by oil dilution from interrupted DPF regenerations thinning the lubricant.
- Oil Dilution & Early Service Warning(Serious)
Interrupted DPF regenerations cause diesel to leak into the oil sump. When calculated dilution reaches 6% to 7%, the "Service Required" warning is triggered, often as early as 6,000–8,000 miles regardless of the official 21k-mile interval.
- Panoramic Roof and Boot Water Ingress(Moderate)
Blocked drains and poor sealing can lead to wet carpets and electrical faults.
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