The older models are problematic, and the newer ones will likely experience similar troubles as they age, including oil dilution and timing chain complications.
A customer just arrived in his newly acquired Discovery Sport 2.0, unaware of potential issues, as he had not conducted a thorough inspection. This oversight could result in significant costs, as many buyers neglect to verify the condition of such vehicles.
Repair costs exceed the vehicle's value.
I can only offer counsel; proceed with caution, as you have been forewarned.
It is certain to fail someday, as it is a ticking time bomb. I recall that during my ownership of the M4, there was some concern around crank hub failure in these vehicles; yet, such occurrences were infrequent, and the failure rate was notably low, leading many to avoid the issue.