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P938 RNB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,883 mi
Last recorded112,883 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP938 RNB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 112,883 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 112,674 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 112,019 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 108,661 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 106,306 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 105,254 miles

Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres split and perished - not to cords

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2017 105,254 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres split and perished - not to cords

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2016 104,224 miles

all 4 tyres perished between tread

oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2016 104,224 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner wheel arches (5.2.6)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

all 4 tyres perished between tread

oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2014 101,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

pas still slightly leaking

welding repair been underseald unable asses repair

Fail 8 Sep 2014 101,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 99,654 miles

Coolant leak

Rear diff leaking oil

Slight weap from steering box

Pass 19 Aug 2011 98,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 98,083 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Panhard rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 97,535 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 97,533 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 90,872 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 90,872 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

STEERING DAMPER SLIGHTLY DENTED,TOW BAR BALL NOT LEVEL.

Pass 14 Aug 2008 81,599 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 81,599 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2007 70,678 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 70,678 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 60,330 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 60,181 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly 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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P938 RNB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P938 RNB, 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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P938 RNB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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