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AP53 AKV

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,522 mi
Last recorded188,522 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 AKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 188,522 miles

All underside and chassis covered in undersill

Both rear view mirrors becoming discoloured

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Aug 2024 184,592 miles

All underside and chassis covered in undersill

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Aug 2023 180,367 miles

Both rear view mirrors becoming discoloured

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 180,194 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear view mirrors becoming discoloured

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 175,713 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 175,697 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 168,921 miles

Offside & nearside rear sills / step / wheelarch area corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 4 Aug 2021 168,914 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside & nearside rear sills / step / wheelarch area corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 24 Jul 2020 160,037 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 148,135 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 148,134 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 139,880 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 127,382 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 124,180 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 116,375 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Signs of slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2015 116,241 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Signs of slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2014 111,097 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 106,495 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 101,017 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 91,325 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 80,891 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 67,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 54,469 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 41,534 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 26,835 miles

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

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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AP53 AKV is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AP53 AKV, 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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AP53 AKV is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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