CarVerify

Free Car Check

P774 DUD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

181,250 mi
Last recorded181,250 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP774 DUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2023 181,250 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine surging and heavy black smoke. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Fuel tank insecure mount broken. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected inner wing. (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured loose/bare wiring close to the brake pedal. (4.11 (a) (i))

abs slow to go out.

Pass 19 Aug 2022 168,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

abs light is slow to go out.

Fail 12 Aug 2022 168,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster is broken. (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pin missing. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pin missing. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

abs light is slow to go out.

Fail 24 May 2022 168,457 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 156,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicator slightly discoloured poor light/dirty lense. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt at steering box drop arm. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

pulley noise from the front of the engine.

Pass 15 Apr 2020 148,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 145,549 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 145,469 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 143,185 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 143,184 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached upper bush is excessively worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2018 143,183 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

some parts of vehicle are corroded and holed but not within prescribed areas nor affecting steering or braking advise welding repairs

Pass 26 Oct 2017 40,592 miles

Nearside Front tracta housing seal is leaking oil but no contamination of systems has occurred

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

auto gearbox cooler pipe has seepage of oil

front diff housing is leaking oil

Fail 12 Oct 2017 40,591 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front tracta housing seal is leaking oil but no contamination of systems has occurred

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

auto gearbox cooler pipe has seepage of oil

front diff housing is leaking oil

washers provide enough water but would benefit from adustment of jets

Pass 20 Oct 2016 136,060 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 136,060 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 129,922 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 129,922 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 124,648 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 124,648 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 117,210 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 117,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 112,621 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2012 112,619 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2011 103,167 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 93,720 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 81,456 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 75,336 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear seat belt shroud missing

Fail 15 Oct 2008 75,335 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel cap

rear seat belt shroud missing

Pass 9 Oct 2007 65,358 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 50,417 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
Full Land Rover Discovery reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P774 DUD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 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 P774 DUD, 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

How do I check the history of P774 DUD?

You can check the full history of P774 DUD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P774 DUD registered?

P774 DUD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P774 DUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P774 DUD shows 30 tests with a 56.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P774 DUD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P774 DUD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.