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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,720 cc

L28 LSWMOT history

L28 LSW is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 17 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 206,982 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

L28 LSW black Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
206,982 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,008 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L28 LSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L28 LSW was last recorded at 206,982 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 7,221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,761 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,221 miles
Average per year
12,008 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 206,982 miles
  • 2024 – 199,761 miles
  • 2023 – 198,109 miles
  • 2022 – 185,409 miles
  • 2020 – 175,124 miles
  • 2019 – 158,109 miles
  • 2018 – 155,516 miles
  • 2016 – 144,173 miles
  • 2015 – 120,311 miles
  • 2014 – 92,814 miles
  • 2013 – 68,077 miles
  • 2012 – 46,447 miles
  • 2011 – 34,389 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,982 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,982 miles (+7,221)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    206,982 miles
    Test number
    512054304464
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass199,761 miles (+1,652)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    199,761 miles
    Test number
    876560914657
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass198,109 miles (+234)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    198,109 miles
    Test number
    266020552589
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail197,875 miles (+12,466)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,875 miles
    Test number
    212000486713
    • MajorCentral Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass185,409 miles (+10,285)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    185,409 miles
    Test number
    658534285107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass175,124 miles (+17,015)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    175,124 miles
    Test number
    120023658645
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass158,109 miles (+2,593)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    158,109 miles
    Test number
    349362225714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass155,516 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    155,516 miles
    Test number
    365353909973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail155,479 miles (+11,306)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,479 miles
    Test number
    791385024865
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  10. Pass144,173 miles (+23,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    144,173 miles
    Test number
    520988207289
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both (2.4.F.3)

  11. Pass120,311 miles (+27,497)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    120,311 miles
    Test number
    987533025264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    92,814 miles
    Test number
    269160624260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail92,814 miles (+24,737)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,814 miles
    Test number
    748209714273
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOsf tyre low on pressure

  14. Pass68,077 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    68,077 miles
    Test number
    689707623264
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteSlight play in n/s steering rack inner joint.

  15. Fail68,057 miles (+21,610)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,057 miles
    Test number
    486187223287
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteSlight play in n/s steering rack inner joint.

  16. Pass46,447 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    46,447 miles
    Test number
    878613842281
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing out of shape on the inner edge.

  17. Fail46,442 miles (+5,790)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,442 miles
    Test number
    506823442215
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing out of shape on the inner edge.

  18. Pass40,652 miles (+6,263)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    40,652 miles
    Test number
    138531232185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    34,389 miles
    Test number
    235874941296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail34,380 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,380 miles
    Test number
    679894541285
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Questions about L28 LSW

Does L28 LSW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L28 LSW is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L28 LSW?
The MOT on L28 LSW is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L28 LSW done?
L28 LSW was recorded at 206,982 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 12,008 miles a year.
Has L28 LSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L28 LSW has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on L28 LSW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L28 LSW find?
L28 LSW passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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