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P837 HOJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,873 mi
Last recorded117,873 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP837 HOJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 117,873 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 108,970 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 108,871 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1a)

both rear trailing arm bushes perished

exhaust flexi worn and minor leak

Pass 3 Oct 2016 104,637 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 100,467 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 94,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 92,990 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 92,715 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 81,419 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 73,196 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 73,196 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 66,291 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 60,437 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 53,877 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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P837 HOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P837 HOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P837 HOJ registered?

P837 HOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P837 HOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P837 HOJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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