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P237 YHB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Lpg 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,563 mi
Last recorded66,563 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP237 YHB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 66,563 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 56,698 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 56,622 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 31,345 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 15,237 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 13,841 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2006 12,682 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 19 Aug 2006 12,682 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside rear brake pipe is routed through coil spring

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 YHB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,947cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YHB, 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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What year was P237 YHB registered?

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

Is P237 YHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P237 YHB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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