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AC03 HTF

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,543 mi
Last recorded141,543 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 HTF
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 141,543 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2025 141,543 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 132,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Jul 2024 132,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jul 2023 125,801 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear position, nsr and osr pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front lower arms os and ns outer boots all 4 split

Pass 12 Jul 2022 121,761 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2021 117,811 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Some components underneath vehicle covered in protective cover.

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower front arm outer ball joints. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

covers and under trays fitted to this vehicle preventing the full inspection of some components.

Fail 11 May 2021 117,722 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected negitive terminal loose on battary (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch sill forward area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 114,947 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 114,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 111,650 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe bushes deteriorating

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Apr 2018 108,195 miles

Covers and shields fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2017 103,765 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 97,377 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 88,873 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 79,066 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 64,992 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 51,058 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 46,464 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 41,895 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 36,223 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 31,006 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 31,006 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Near side door mirror damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2007 25,989 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 25,989 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

handbrake slightly high

unable to see inner pads †stone chips to screen

Pass 16 Feb 2006 19,609 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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AC03 HTF is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AC03 HTF, 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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AC03 HTF is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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