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AF53 VCD

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

197,056 mi
Last recorded197,056 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 VCD
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 197,056 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 183,422 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 175,009 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 166,688 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 159,176 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 149,223 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 139,397 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 136,266 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 136,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions run flat tyre fitted (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 134,223 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 132,742 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 122,741 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 112,087 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 100,566 miles

All tyres wearing close to legal limit

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 100,566 miles

All tyres wearing close to legal limit

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 88,082 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)

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

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 18 Sep 2009 80,142 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 72,341 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 72,309 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 61,098 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 57,429 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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AF53 VCD is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AF53 VCD, 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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AF53 VCD is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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