CarVerify

Free Car Check

P795 VAE

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,304 mi
Last recorded139,304 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above 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 VAE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
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

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2013 139,304 miles

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

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

Nearside and Offside rear inner arch panels corroding by seat belt mountings

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

Rear chassis corroding

Rear crossmember by towbar mounts corroding

Steering damper body corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2013 139,301 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.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 master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside and Offside rear inner arch panels corroding by seat belt mounts

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

Rear chassis corroding

Rear crossmember by towbar mounts corroding

Steering damper body corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2012 133,011 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 133,011 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 129,157 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 129,157 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 124,136 miles

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

Front Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

rear floor starting to corrode various body mounts slightly corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2009 119,345 miles

Advise front door pillars corroded !

Advise nearside and offside sills starting to corrode !

Advise offside rear seat beat not checked (child seat fitted) !

Advise rear floor starting to corrode !

Advise rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode !

Advise rear shocker lower bushes worn !

Fail 25 Mar 2009 119,345 miles

Advise front door pillars corroded !

Advise nearside and offside sills starting to corrode !

Advise offside rear seat beat not checked (child seat fitted) !

Advise rear floor starting to corrode !

Advise rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode !

Advise rear shocker lower bushes worn !

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 114,950 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 109,810 miles

advise nearside front and offside rear antiroll bar links slight play ,

advise rear tyres slight damageon inside walls !

Pass 6 Feb 2006 103,838 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 VAE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VAE, 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 VAE?

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

What year was P795 VAE registered?

P795 VAE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P795 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P795 VAE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P795 VAE 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 VAE. 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.