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A9 OBS

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

137,018 mi
Last recorded137,018 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 OBS
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 137,018 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 136,747 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 134,240 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 131,179 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 131,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2020 129,503 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

all under vehicle surface & components general corrosion

both side rear axle bush worn

Pass 24 Jan 2020 128,500 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

nearside rear lamp slight damage

under vehicle surface & components general corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2018 123,499 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 123,493 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 118,309 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 118,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 114,973 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 108,546 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 104,401 miles

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

Oil leak

brake fluid level low

n/s headlamp glass cracked

n/s/r tyre sidewall cut

Fail 8 Dec 2014 104,400 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

brake fluid level low

n/s headlamp glass cracked

n/s/r tyre sidewall cut

Pass 27 Nov 2013 99,649 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 93,480 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 88,151 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 83,744 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 83,744 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 77,513 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 104,861 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 78,842 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 56,482 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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A9 OBS is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 A9 OBS, 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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A9 OBS is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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