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L28 SAW

1995 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

229,491 mi
Last recorded229,491 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Discovery136,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL28 SAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 229,491 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 227,544 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 223,966 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 220,142 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 216,889 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 212,376 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 207,198 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 199,155 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 190,489 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2016 183,324 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill and rear body mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside wiper blade starting to split

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres perished

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2015 173,421 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERBODY PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

OIL LEAK

PRESCRIBED AREAS REPAIRED BUT NOT INAPPROPRIATELY

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 3 Jul 2014 169,653 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 169,633 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 167,200 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 164,115 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 160,434 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 160,434 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 156,808 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 148,808 miles

DOOR STEP BARS COORODED

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

SURFACE CORROSION UNDERBODY/COMPONENTS/

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATED BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT

Fail 17 Mar 2009 148,808 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

DOOR STEP BARS COORODED

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

SURFACE CORROSION UNDERBODY/COMPONENTS/

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATED BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT

Pass 19 Mar 2008 144,773 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front brake discs overheated and discoloured

oil leak from engine

oil leak from front steering knuckles

rear brake discs discoloured

slight play in nsr wheel bearing

Fail 11 Mar 2008 144,685 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front brake discs overheated and discoloured

oil leak from engine

oil leak from front steering knuckles

rear brake discs discoloured

slight play in nsr wheel bearing

Pass 6 Feb 2007 141,390 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 134,237 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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L28 SAW is a 1995 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1995 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 136,011 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L28 SAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 31 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L28 SAW registered?

L28 SAW is a 1995 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 April 1995.

Is L28 SAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L28 SAW shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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