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AY03 THV

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,519 mi
Last recorded177,519 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 THV
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 177,519 miles

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

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

Suspension components,fuel and brake lines ,underfloor slighty corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2023 176,537 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2022 160,884 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 142,856 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 136,707 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 129,237 miles

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

Rear Upper Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (connected to to the hub ) (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 11 Sep 2014 121,961 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 115,337 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 115,324 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2012 108,924 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to see the rear brake pipes completely to determine how corroded they are in other areas

Pass 27 Sep 2011 101,357 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 88,237 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 75,628 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 60,620 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2007 42,931 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 29,532 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 29,525 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2006 29,454 miles

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

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

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

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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AY03 THV is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AY03 THV, 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 AY03 THV registered?

AY03 THV is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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