Quick Facts — Land Rover Discovery Sport

Est. On UK Roads
180,000+
Years Made
2014–present
Common Engines
2.0 Si4, 2.0 P200/P250, 2.0 TD4, 2.0 D150/D180/D200, P300e PHEV

6 Most Common Land Rover Discovery Sport Problems

These are the faults most frequently seen on the Land Rover Discovery Sport by UK garages — ranked by how commonly they occur and what they cost to fix.

1
Ingenium 2.0 Oil Consumption
High Priority
The 2.0 Ingenium diesel and petrol engines in the Discovery Sport can consume significant amounts of oil. Engine damage results if not monitored closely between services.
💷 Typical repair cost: £500–£3,500
2
DPF Blockage (2.0 TD4 / D180 / D200)
High Priority
Short-journey family use causes DPF blockages on diesel Discovery Sports very frequently. One of the most common faults seen at UK garages on this model.
💷 Typical repair cost: £100–£1,500
3
9-Speed ZF Gearbox (Early Models)
High Priority
Early Discovery Sports with the 9-speed ZF automatic gearbox suffer the same juddering, hunting and failure issues as the MK1 Evoque.
💷 Typical repair cost: £1,500–£4,000
4
Electrical and Infotainment Faults
Watch
Phantom warning lights, infotainment crashes and camera failures are reported on Discovery Sports — particularly on older examples.
💷 Typical repair cost: £100–£800
5
P300e PHEV Battery Faults
Watch
PHEV Discovery Sport models can develop charging faults and show reduced electric range as batteries age.
💷 Typical repair cost: £500–£4,000
6
Third Row Seat Mechanism
Low Priority
The optional third row seats can become stiff or difficult to fold on older examples.
💷 Typical repair cost: £100–£350

Got a Land Rover Discovery Sport Fault?
Find Out What It Is — £1.99

Describe your symptoms and MotorLoom cross-references known Land Rover Discovery Sport fault data — giving you likely causes, UK repair costs and MOT risk instantly.

Run My Diagnostic — £1.99 →
60 seconds · One-time payment · Instant report

Land Rover Discovery Sport — MOT Tips

Monitor oil level closely on Ingenium-engined Discovery Sports. DPF warning is an automatic fail. 9-speed ZF gearbox must shift smoothly. All ADAS warning lights must be clear. Check third row seat belts if fitted.

Warning light on before your MOT? It's likely an automatic fail. Run a MotorLoom diagnostic for £1.99 to get the likely cause and repair cost before booking the test.

Land Rover Discovery Sport Tyres

Most Land Rover Discovery Sport models run 235/60 R18 or 235/55 R19 depending on trim level and year. Always check the placard inside the driver's door for the exact size for your vehicle.

Summary

The Discovery Sport is a well-proportioned and practical family SUV. Ingenium engine oil consumption and DPF management are the two most critical ongoing maintenance areas. Always check oil level at every fill-up — not just at service.

If your Land Rover Discovery Sport has a warning light on or a symptom you can't identify, a MotorLoom diagnostic report for £1.99 gives you likely fault causes, UK repair cost estimates and MOT risk — instantly.

Land Rover Discovery Sport Warning Light On?
Get Your Report — £1.99

Instant fault analysis, UK repair costs and MOT risk for your exact Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Run My Diagnostic →
One-time £1.99 · No subscription · Instant results

Other Range Rover & Land Rover Models

Range Rover Evoque → Range Rover Sport → Range Rover Velar → Land Rover Discovery →