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P237 LJH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

191,185 mi
Last recorded191,185 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP237 LJH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 191,185 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 190,384 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underseal

Pass 30 Jul 2022 189,990 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 189,570 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 187,820 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 185,249 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 180,483 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 172,321 miles

Front Head light aim is starting to deteriorate on both lights

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Number plate light is getting dim

Pass 9 Jun 2016 151,592 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 150,305 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 148,625 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 143,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 135,871 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f wheel arch corroded.

Pass 16 Aug 2011 130,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 114,337 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2010 114,331 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 106,495 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 106,495 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 May 2008 95,267 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 85,689 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 85,689 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 78,280 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

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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P237 LJH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 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 P237 LJH, 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 29 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P237 LJH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P237 LJH shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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