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79 DSP

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

109,984 mi
Last recorded109,984 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration79 DSP
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 109,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sill/wheelarch corroded but not within prescribed area

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside and suspension components corroded but not excessive

Pass 13 May 2022 107,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (REAR) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded not excessive

Fail 13 May 2022 107,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (REAR) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded not excessive

Pass 26 Apr 2021 106,423 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside mirror lens damaged

nearside rear light lens damaged

slight play in offside rear suspension

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Fail 23 Apr 2021 106,423 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside front lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside mirror lens damaged

nearside rear light lens damaged

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 7 Jun 2019 104,011 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 104,009 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front subframe in various places corroded through (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 103,610 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 102,239 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear light lens has slight damage

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 100,575 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 100,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 98,481 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 95,600 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 95,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 90,864 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 90,864 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 88,407 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 86,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 83,277 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 83,277 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 76,192 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 76,189 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 69,375 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 59,702 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 49,378 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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79 DSP is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 99,099 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 79 DSP, 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 23 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 79 DSP registered?

79 DSP is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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