2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.2L Diesel · XG56 GEM
2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.2L, diesel). First registered 31/03/2015. Recorded mileage 152,952 miles. MOT valid until 25/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Personal Export
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,952 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2015
- Engine
- 2179cc
XG56 GEM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 152,952 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
XG56 GEM Mileage History
- 27/03/2024125,789 mi
- 14/03/2025141,611 mi+15,822 mi
- 21/03/2025141,895 mi+284 mi
- 23/01/2026152,950 mi+11,055 mi
- 26/01/2026152,952 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 14,808 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
XG56 GEM 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 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport (XG56 GEM) between March 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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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