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P371 SBH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,217 mi
Last recorded121,217 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP371 SBH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 121,217 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 110,750 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 107,323 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 May 2008 107,316 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 101,400 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 96,932 miles

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

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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P371 SBH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P371 SBH, 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 P371 SBH registered?

P371 SBH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 February 1997.

Is P371 SBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P371 SBH shows 6 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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