Land Rover Discovery Sport used buying guide
Wonderful to live with when it's right, but the Discovery Sport is the riskiest car here. Buy with a specialist inspection and a warranty.
Higher riskTypical from ~£9,000
Common issues to watch
- •Ingenium 2.0 diesel timing chains wear and fail — the biggest and most expensive risk on this car. A cold-start rattle means walk away.
- •Oil dilution from DPF regens, EGR/DPF/AdBlue faults, turbo actuator and camshaft wear are all well documented.
- •Sunroof and windscreen drains block and flood the cabin or boot; Haldex rear-diff pumps, infotainment and electrics also fail.
What to check before you buy
- Check for cold-start chain rattle and insist on annual oil changes.
- Feel the carpets and boot floor for water ingress, and clear the drains.
- Get Haldex/rear-diff service evidence and a full diagnostics scan.
Our verdict
Wonderful to live with when it's right, but the Discovery Sport is the riskiest car here. Buy with a specialist inspection and a warranty.
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