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R141 ATW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

86,681 mi
Last recorded86,681 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 ATW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 86,681 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 84,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear axle bump stops missing

Pass 30 Sep 2024 82,983 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 82,951 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected control arm (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt swivel (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected control arm (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 81,797 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 78,150 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 76,305 miles

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

Rear axle bump stops missing

Pass 30 Sep 2020 72,955 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 65,193 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 60,650 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 52,062 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 40,755 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 34,019 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 31,533 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 29,597 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 27,616 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 25,530 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 25,487 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 22,707 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 20,233 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 17,751 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 14,933 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 12,243 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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R141 ATW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 100,620 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 R141 ATW, 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 23 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R141 ATW registered?

R141 ATW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 February 2003.

Is R141 ATW safe to buy?

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