2018 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · X4 RJP
2018 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 62,209 miles. MOT expired on 15 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,209 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X4 RJP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2025
- 62,209 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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X4 RJP 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 (X4 RJP) between March 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
X4 RJP Mileage History
- 07/03/202236,692 mi
- 07/03/202236,692 mi
- 10/03/202345,163 mi+8,471 mi
- 16/05/202454,380 mi+9,217 mi
- 09/05/202562,209 mi+7,829 mi
Average of roughly 8,040 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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
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