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AU53 YKY

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,009 mi
Last recorded35,009 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 YKY
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 35,009 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 32,559 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear inner sills corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2023 32,236 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear subframes and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2023 32,236 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

front and rear subframes and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2022 31,997 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2022 31,991 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2021 31,719 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 31,719 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 31,508 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 31,290 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear subframes and suspension components corroded

all tyres cracking up and perished

Fail 29 Oct 2019 31,290 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

front and rear subframes and suspension components corroded

all tyres cracking up and perished

Pass 10 Oct 2018 30,297 miles

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

all tyres tread cracking up

front and rear subframes corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2017 29,818 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front subframe corroded

tyres perished

Fail 11 Oct 2017 29,818 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

front subframe corroded

tyres perished

Pass 28 Sep 2016 29,279 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2016 29,273 miles

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2015 28,241 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 27,370 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 26,661 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 25,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 25,820 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 24,870 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 23,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 22,140 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 20,186 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 17,500 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 14,001 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 14,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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AU53 YKY is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AU53 YKY, 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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AU53 YKY is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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