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P937 TBT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,247 mi
Last recorded100,247 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP937 TBT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 100,247 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 98,625 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 98,625 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 96,967 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 96,727 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 94,392 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 92,517 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 91,834 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 89,084 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 84,460 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 78,910 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 71,930 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 64,195 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 64,195 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P937 TBT 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 85.7%.

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 P937 TBT, 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 P937 TBT registered?

P937 TBT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P937 TBT safe to buy?

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