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P938 SBH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

64,339 mi
Last recorded64,339 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP938 SBH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 64,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

nearside and offside body sill panels and backings corroded (not structual)

Pass 18 Oct 2024 61,057 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 61,057 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 57,964 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 54,680 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 50,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 47,522 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 43,409 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 39,251 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 38,918 miles

Rear small exhaust leak rear box

Fail 13 Feb 2018 38,915 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear small exhaust leak rear box

Pass 27 Jan 2017 38,551 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 38,536 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 37,908 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 37,389 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 37,389 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 36,474 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 35,789 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 35,789 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 34,844 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 34,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 33,864 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 33,107 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 33,107 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 32,130 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 30,916 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 29,650 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 29,650 miles

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

advice both front tyres starting to brake up

Pass 15 Feb 2006 28,294 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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P938 SBH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 P938 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 P938 SBH registered?

P938 SBH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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