Land Rover Discovery Sport L550
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
200 PS
1.5L I3 Turbo + E-Motor Benzin
Discovery Sport P300e: hybrid for the family
Fun to Drive!150–241 PS
2.0L Ingenium Diesel Diesel
7 weaknesses
Stay Away!Engine Overview
The Land Rover Discovery Sport L550 is available with 9 engine variants — from 150 to 300 hp. 3 variants had engine changes — the model year is crucial.
The Land Rover 2.0L Ingenium Diesel (Diesel, 150 PS) has the 204DTD (2.0L Ingenium Diesel) — rated: "Stay Away!", 7 known weaknesses.
The Land Rover Discovery Sport SD4 (Diesel, 190–241 PS) comes with 2 different engines: 224DT (2014–2015, Be Careful) und 204DTD (2017–2019, Stay Away!). Pay attention to the model year for the Discovery Sport SD4!
The Land Rover Discovery Sport TD4 (Diesel, 160–180 PS) comes with 2 different engines: 224DT (2014–2015, Be Careful) und 204DTD (2016–2019, Stay Away!). Pay attention to the model year for the Discovery Sport TD4!
The Land Rover 2.0L Ingenium Benzin Turbo (Benziner, 150–290 PS) comes with 4 different engines: 204PT (2014–2019, Stay Away!) und 204PT (2016–2019, Stay Away!) und 204PT (2016–2019, Stay Away!) und 204PT (2017–2018, Stay Away!). Pay attention to the model year for the 2.0L Ingenium Benzin Turbo!
The Land Rover Discovery Sport P200 (Benziner Mild-Hybrid, 200 PS) has the 204PT (2.0L Ingenium Benzin Turbo) — rated: "Stay Away!", 5 known weaknesses.
The Land Rover Discovery Sport P250 (Benziner Mild-Hybrid, 250 PS) has the 204PT (2.0L Ingenium Benzin Turbo) — rated: "Stay Away!", 5 known weaknesses.
The Land Rover Discovery Sport P300e (Benziner Plug-in-Hybrid, 299 PS) has the PT204-PHEV (1.5L I3 Turbo + E-Motor) — rated: "Stay Away!", 5 known weaknesses.
The Land Rover Discovery Sport D165 (Diesel Mild-Hybrid, 163 PS) has the 204DTD (2.0L Ingenium Diesel) — rated: "Stay Away!", 7 known weaknesses.
The Land Rover Discovery Sport D200 (Diesel Mild-Hybrid, 204 PS) has the 204DTD (2.0L Ingenium Diesel) — rated: "Stay Away!", 7 known weaknesses.
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| ZF 9HP automatic shudders and fails early The ZF 9-speed gearbox shudders during pull-away and shifts harshly. Early production models from 2014–2016 are particularly affected. In some cases a full gearbox replacement is needed; in others a software reset helps. Symptoms: Shudder during pull-away and gear changes, shift pause under kickdown, harsh engagement of gears 1–3, 'Transmission Fault' message on display from 40,000 km | High | |
| Haldex coupling pump failure due to missed maintenance The Haldex pre-charge pump fails at 50,000–80,000 km when oil change intervals are not observed. The oil filter accumulates wear debris and the pump overheats. Symptoms: AWD warning light, front wheel slip, vibrations when cornering, 'AWD Unavailable' message, judder under full throttle from 70,000 km | High |
Top Reported Issues
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Known Problems and Issues
A total of 31 weaknesses have been documented for the Land Rover Discovery Sport L550 (2014–2026) — 23 engine-related and 8 vehicle-related. 3 problem engines: 204DTD (2.0L Ingenium Diesel), 204PT (2.0L Ingenium Benzin Turbo), PT204-PHEV (1.5L I3 Turbo + E-Motor). Typical issues affect Gearbox, Body, Suspension, Electronics.
Discovery Sport (224DT, 2014–2015) — Be Careful: Injector failure and leakage, Timing belt failure after service interval exceeded, High-pressure pump wear. Power: 190 PS.
Discovery Sport (224DT, 2014–2015) — Be Careful: Injector failure and leakage, Timing belt failure after service interval exceeded, High-pressure pump wear. Power: 150 PS.
Discovery Sport (204DTD, 2016–2019) — Stay Away!: Timing chain stretches prematurely, Oil dilution from DPF regeneration, Turbocharger failure due to oil starvation. Power: 179 PS.
Discovery Sport (204DTD, 2016–2019) — Stay Away!: Timing chain stretches prematurely, Oil dilution from DPF regeneration, Turbocharger failure due to oil starvation. Power: 150 PS.
Discovery Sport (204DTD, 2017–2019) — Stay Away!: Timing chain stretches prematurely, Oil dilution from DPF regeneration, Turbocharger failure due to oil starvation. Power: 241 PS.
Discovery Sport (204PT, 2014–2019) — Stay Away!: Timing chain stretches prematurely, Thermostat housing leak and coolant loss, Turbocharger failure. Power: 241 PS.
Discovery Sport (204PT, 2016–2019) — Stay Away!: Timing chain stretches prematurely, Thermostat housing leak and coolant loss, Turbocharger failure. Power: 180 PS.
Discovery Sport (204PT, 2016–2019) — Stay Away!: Timing chain stretches prematurely, Thermostat housing leak and coolant loss, Turbocharger failure. Power: 150 PS.
Discovery Sport (204PT, 2017–2018) — Stay Away!: Timing chain stretches prematurely, Thermostat housing leak and coolant loss, Turbocharger failure. Power: 290 PS.
Discovery Sport (204PT, 2019–2026) — Stay Away!: Timing chain stretches prematurely, Thermostat housing leak and coolant loss, Turbocharger failure. Power: 249 PS.
Discovery Sport (204PT, 2019–2026) — Stay Away!: Timing chain stretches prematurely, Thermostat housing leak and coolant loss, Turbocharger failure. Power: 200 PS.
Discovery Sport (PT204-PHEV, 2020–2026) — Stay Away!: Timing chain stretches prematurely, Thermostat housing leak, PHEV: EV mode unavailable. Power: 200 PS.
Discovery Sport (204DTD, 2020–2026) — Stay Away!: Timing chain stretches prematurely, Oil dilution from DPF regeneration, Turbocharger failure due to oil starvation. Power: 204 PS.
Discovery Sport (204DTD, 2020–2026) — Stay Away!: Timing chain stretches prematurely, Oil dilution from DPF regeneration, Turbocharger failure due to oil starvation. Power: 163 PS.
What to watch out for with the Land Rover Discovery Sport? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee