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53 WR

2004 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,075 mi
Last recorded179,075 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Range Rover98,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration53 WR
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 179,075 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 167,985 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 152,171 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 131,541 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 131,540 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 119,671 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 111,104 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 rear of main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 111,002 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 rear of main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

little reserve travel hand brake efficiency only just met requires attention

Pass 2 Jan 2014 107,599 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 107,599 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2012 94,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 94,837 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 80,835 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 80,835 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 69,108 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 57,603 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 49,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2007 38,045 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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53 WR is a 2004 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2004 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 98,255 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 53 WR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 22 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 53 WR registered?

53 WR is a 2004 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is 53 WR safe to buy?

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