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AO53 UPL

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 UPL
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022

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

diff leak oil

Fail 21 Jul 2022

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

diff leak oil

Pass 29 Jun 2021 158,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

offside mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2019 151,061 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 151,061 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 152,724 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 152,724 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 143,745 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 145,011 miles

Front flexis perishing

Front suspension arm bushes perishing

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 145,011 miles

Front flexis perishing

Front suspension arm bushes perishing

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 138,766 miles

nsr tyre perishing

oil leak

osf tyre worn

Fail 21 Jul 2014 133,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2014 133,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2013 128,149 miles

Oil leak

cut to nearside rear tyre wall

Fail 5 Jun 2013 128,139 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak

cut to nearside rear tyre wall

Pass 9 Mar 2012 114,226 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 5 Jan 2011 101,570 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 94,631 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 68,175 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 32,635 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 52,633 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

NEAR SIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING HAS SMALL AMOUNT OF PLAY.

NEAR SIDE REAR UPPER HUB SWIVEL JOINT HAS SMALL AMOUNT OF PLAY.

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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AO53 UPL 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 68.2%.

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 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 AO53 UPL, 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 AO53 UPL registered?

AO53 UPL is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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