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AE03 DKA

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

132,593 mi
Last recorded132,593 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 DKA
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 132,593 miles

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

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

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

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

general corrosion rear suspension

Pass 21 Nov 2024 127,730 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 124,875 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2022 124,730 miles

Offside Rear light lense cracked

Fail 19 Jun 2022 124,730 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached loose (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear light lense cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2021 123,861 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 123,812 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe above rear diff (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2020 123,410 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 123,405 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 122,730 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode at end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour slighty discolored (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 112,879 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 103,703 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 126,997 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 101,092 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to the caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 96,399 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 95,940 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 94,486 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2012 93,510 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 91,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 91,933 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 83,441 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 72,271 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 49,972 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 36,482 miles

Front and rear tyres worn low

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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AE03 DKA is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AE03 DKA, 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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AE03 DKA is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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