CarVerify

Free Car Check

P795 SJD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,928 mi
Last recorded110,928 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationP795 SJD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
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

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 110,928 miles

used as an of roader

very dirty

Pass 18 Jun 2016 106,852 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 20 Jul 2015 100,761 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

all springs corroded

covers on body sills

Fail 15 Apr 2015 100,462 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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

All four coil spring corroded

Covers fitted on top of body sills

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

Oil leak

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

near side head lamp cracked

Fail 10 Apr 2014 96,467 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2014 96,467 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 92,858 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Apr 2012 90,023 miles

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2011 87,056 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 79,817 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 71,592 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 68,616 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 65,951 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 62,673 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

P795 SJD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 P795 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P795 SJD?

You can check the full history of P795 SJD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P795 SJD registered?

P795 SJD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 April 1997.

Is P795 SJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P795 SJD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P795 SJD 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 P795 SJD. 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.