Land Rover Discovery Sport L550 — Reliability
Reliability Summary
Engine Comparison
| Engine | Reliability Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
|
Ingenium 2.0D (post-2019)
2.0L Turbo Diesel I4 |
75/100 | ACCEPTABLE |
|
Ingenium 2.0D (pre-2019)
2.0L Turbo Diesel I4 |
48/100 | CAUTION |
Engines in this model
Ingenium 2.0D (post-2019)
2.0L Turbo Diesel I4
Jaguar Land Rover Ingenium 2.0 diesel from model year 2020 (Evoque L551, Discovery Sport, Velar, XE,...
View details →Ingenium 2.0D (pre-2019)
2.0L Turbo Diesel I4
Jaguar Land Rover Ingenium 2.0 four-cylinder diesel built before model year 2020 (XE, XF, F-Pace, E-...
View details →Known Issues Across All Engines
| Issue | Engine | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Timing chain stretch (revised for model year 2020 - lower risk) | Ingenium 2.0D (post-2019) | high |
| DPF + EGR — city use concern | Ingenium 2.0D (post-2019) | high |
| Fuel return line leak (recall, 2019-2021 builds) | Ingenium 2.0D (post-2019) | moderate |
| Turbocharger failure | Ingenium 2.0D (post-2019) | moderate |
| Timing chain stretch leading to engine damage | Ingenium 2.0D (pre-2019) | critical |
| Balance-shaft bearing failure | Ingenium 2.0D (pre-2019) | high |
| Turbocharger failure | Ingenium 2.0D (pre-2019) | high |
| EGR, DPF and injector soot build-up | Ingenium 2.0D (pre-2019) | moderate |
| Fuel return line leak (recall) | Ingenium 2.0D (pre-2019) | moderate |
FAQ
Is the Land Rover Discovery Sport reliable?
The Land Rover Discovery Sport has 2 engine options with reliability scores ranging from 48/100 (CAUTION) to 75/100 (ACCEPTABLE). Average reliability: 62/100.
Which Land Rover Discovery Sport engine is most reliable?
The Ingenium 2.0D (post-2019) is the most reliable engine in the Land Rover Discovery Sport, scoring 75/100 (ACCEPTABLE).
What problems does the Land Rover Discovery Sport have?
Across all engine variants, the Land Rover Discovery Sport has 9 known issues. The most common are related to Timing chain stretch (revised for model year 2020 - lower risk), DPF + EGR — city use concern, Fuel return line leak (recall, 2019-2021 builds).