2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · X2 SKU
2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 62,340 miles. MOT expired on 19 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,340 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
X2 SKU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2025
- 62,340 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
X2 SKU Mileage History
- 24/09/202135,199 mi
- 20/04/202241,185 mi+5,986 mi
- 18/04/202348,317 mi+7,132 mi
- 19/04/202455,302 mi+6,985 mi
- 17/04/202562,340 mi+7,038 mi
Average of roughly 7,619 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
X2 SKU 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 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport (X2 SKU) between September 2021 and April 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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- 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 WarningSerious
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 IngressModerate
Blocked drains and poor sealing can lead to wet carpets and electrical faults.
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