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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

L28 PAPMOT history

L28 PAP is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 1 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 197,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

L28 PAP green 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 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
197,234 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,345 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L28 PAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L28 PAP was last recorded at 197,234 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 1,195 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Apr 2010: 87,503 miles, lower than 125,528 miles on 15 Apr 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
196,039 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,195 miles
Average per year
7,345 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,234 miles
  • 2025 – 196,039 miles
  • 2024 – 194,257 miles
  • 2023 – 191,197 miles
  • 2022 – 187,019 miles
  • 2021 – 181,460 miles
  • 2020 – 173,198 miles
  • 2019 – 167,431 miles
  • 2018 – 161,127 miles
  • 2017 – 153,156 miles
  • 2016 – 145,913 miles
  • 2015 – 137,904 miles
  • 2014 – 127,679 miles
  • 2013 – 116,425 miles
  • 2012 – 107,910 miles
  • 2011 – 97,929 miles
  • 2010 – 87,503 miles
  • 2009 – 125,528 miles
  • 2008 – 109,383 miles
  • 2007 – 58,452 miles
  • 2006 – 45,799 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,234 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Both front and rear chassis rails and outriggers getting corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Tow bar and mounting points getting corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Oil leak from engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

31 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,234 miles (+1,195)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    197,234 miles
    Test number
    211469098646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass196,039 miles (+1,782)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    196,039 miles
    Test number
    510400034980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass194,257 miles (+3,060)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    194,257 miles
    Test number
    997379328939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass191,197 miles (+4,178)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    191,197 miles
    Test number
    945377124233
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush perished slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play & dust cover perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all chassis/inner sills / body mountings/offside rear inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror cracked/damaged

  5. Pass187,019 miles (+5,559)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    187,019 miles
    Test number
    492933830166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wings corroded/holed outside perscribed areas
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill ( covererd unable to inspect fully) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wings corroded/holed outside persribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (covered unable to inspect ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear subframe/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass181,460 miles (+8,262)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    181,460 miles
    Test number
    569287943562
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops damaged

  7. Pass173,198 miles (+45)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    173,198 miles
    Test number
    275857924908
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear chassis rails and outriggers getting corroded
    • AdvisoryTow bar and mounting points getting corroded

  8. Fail173,153 miles (+5,722)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,153 miles
    Test number
    238492219794
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear chassis rails and outriggers getting corroded
    • AdvisoryTow bar and mounting points getting corroded

  9. Pass167,431 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    167,431 miles
    Test number
    176489700105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch anti slip rubber missing

  10. Fail167,431 miles (+6,304)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,431 miles
    Test number
    365550154949
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch anti slip rubber missing

  11. Pass161,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    161,127 miles
    Test number
    313055888944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail161,127 miles (+7,971)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,127 miles
    Test number
    916235477039
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass153,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    153,156 miles
    Test number
    243435198117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail153,156 miles (+7,243)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,156 miles
    Test number
    268992842284
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass145,913 miles (+53)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    145,913 miles
    Test number
    265859830996
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  16. Fail145,860 miles (+7,956)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,860 miles
    Test number
    827165223598
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  17. Pass137,904 miles (+531)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    137,904 miles
    Test number
    346618095020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail137,373 miles (+9,694)1 failure3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,373 miles
    Test number
    315872685041
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass127,679 miles (+11,254)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    127,679 miles
    Test number
    285190004124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass116,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    116,425 miles
    Test number
    405727183067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail116,425 miles (+8,515)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,425 miles
    Test number
    389134983062
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass107,910 miles (+9,981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    107,910 miles
    Test number
    415781622149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass97,929 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    97,929 miles
    Test number
    895071991030
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail97,929 miles (+10,426)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,929 miles
    Test number
    918431091000
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass87,503 miles (-38,025)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    87,503 miles
    Test number
    254122110448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass125,528 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    125,528 miles
    Test number
    983625209116
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteChassis corroded
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteRear indicator lense cracked
    • NoteRear shock absorbers corroded

  27. Fail125,528 miles (+16,145)2 dangerous8 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,528 miles
    Test number
    661199199078
    • DangerousBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteChassis corroded
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteRear indicator lense cracked
    • NoteRear shock absorbers corroded

  28. Pass109,383 miles (+50,931)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    109,383 miles
    Test number
    454788608134
    • NoteNearside rearmost seat belt cut in two
    • NoteOffside rearmost seat belt badly cut
    • NoteRearmost seats not in use
    • NoteSlight damage too drivers seat belt

  29. Pass58,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    58,452 miles
    Test number
    113483407139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail58,452 miles (+12,653)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,452 miles
    Test number
    452362807119
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  31. Pass45,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    45,799 miles
    Test number
    792028166032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L28 PAP

Does L28 PAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L28 PAP is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L28 PAP?
The MOT on L28 PAP is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L28 PAP done?
L28 PAP was recorded at 197,234 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 7,345 miles a year.
Has L28 PAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L28 PAP has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on L28 PAP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Apr 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L28 PAP find?
L28 PAP passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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