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P794 SJD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

149,394 mi
Last recorded149,394 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP794 SJD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 149,394 miles

Exhaust system & mountings in poor condition

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

O/S & N/S floor corroded at rear body mountings

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 146,134 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 May 2013 142,654 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 139,465 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 139,465 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 130,980 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 120,299 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 111,540 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 103,518 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 96,258 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 85,833 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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P794 SJD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P794 SJD, 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 P794 SJD registered?

P794 SJD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 April 1997.

Is P794 SJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P794 SJD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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