MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,134 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
corrosion to both floor pans and boot floor pan
corrosion to inner wheel arches front and rear
corrosion to inner/outer sills in various places by seat belt mounting points
corrosion to rear chassis rails
dampness to front power steering pipes
o/s/f seat belt slightly fraying
plastic sill covers fitted
slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing
welding repairs heavily under sill
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
corrosion to both floor pans and boot floor pan
corrosion to inner wheel arches front and rear
corrosion to inner/outer sills in various places by seat belt mounting points
corrosion to rear chassis rails
dampness to front power steering pipes
o/s/f seat belt slightly fraying
plastic sill covers fitted
slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside front hub seal leaking
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
nearside & offside rear body slightly corroded by mounting points to chassis
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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.
P977 GBL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 P977 GBL, 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 P977 GBL?
You can check the full history of P977 GBL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was P977 GBL registered?
P977 GBL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 April 1997.
Is P977 GBL safe to buy?
The MOT history for P977 GBL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P977 GBL 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 P977 GBL. 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.