2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · YP18 LFA
2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26/05/2018. Recorded mileage 76,693 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,693 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1999cc
YP18 LFA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2025
- 76,693 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: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Digital Service History
Access verified franchised dealer maintenance records for YP18LFA.
Unlock Manufacturer Digital Service Records
Check franchised dealer maintenance history for YP18LFA. Our direct integration verifies routine service events, workshop operations, recorded mileage, and technician logs.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
YP18 LFA Mileage History
- 30/06/202238,674 mi
- 20/06/202351,973 mi+13,299 mi
- 05/07/202465,207 mi+13,234 mi
- 07/08/202576,688 mi+11,481 mi
- 07/08/202576,693 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 12,242 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YP18 LFA 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 (YP18 LFA) between June 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 August 2025 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.
Similar Vehicles
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (YP18 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as YP18LFA.
KIA
STONIC
KIA
STINGER
KIA
SPORTAGE
TOYOTA
YARIS
TOYOTA
AYGO
TOYOTA
AYGO
TOYOTA
AYGO
FORD
TRANSIT
FORD
TRANSIT
FORD
TRANSIT CONNECT
FORD
TRANSIT
FORD
RANGER