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AY53 LTE

2004 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

183,649 mi
Last recorded183,649 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Range Rover98,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 LTE
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 183,649 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill excessively corroded

Nearside Rear Lower inner wheel arch excessively corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement off rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front indicator and position light slightly loose

Offside Rear Inner sill excessively corroded

Offside Rear Lower inner wheel arch excessively corroded

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement off rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens condensation

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 183,649 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner sill excessively corroded

Nearside Rear Lower inner wheel arch excessively corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement off rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front indicator and position light slightly loose

Offside Rear Inner sill excessively corroded

Offside Rear Lower inner wheel arch excessively corroded

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement off rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens condensation

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 181,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear arch corroded, not considered excessive

Nearside Rear sill corroded, not considered excessive

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

Offside Rear arch corroded, not considered excessive

Offside Rear sill corroded, not considered excessive

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 181,337 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear arch corroded, not considered excessive

Nearside Rear sill corroded, not considered excessive

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

Offside Rear arch corroded, not considered excessive

Offside Rear sill corroded, not considered excessive

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 181,321 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills to wheel arch both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2023 178,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 178,850 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 174,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 174,523 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 172,060 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

parking brake lever has little reserve travel/requirements only just met

Fail 10 Nov 2021 172,060 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

parking brake lever has little reserve travel/requirements only just met

Pass 30 Nov 2020 168,059 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 161,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front 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 30 May 2019 161,625 miles

Offside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front 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 25 May 2018 156,091 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 156,091 miles

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 150,616 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2017 150,616 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 144,436 miles

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

Nearside steering rack gator ditiriated

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

long parking brake travel

Pass 7 Apr 2015 137,205 miles

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

Offside Front 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 Mar 2014 130,643 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 130,643 miles

Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 123,720 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 114,333 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 102,244 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 90,657 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2009 74,305 miles

all 4tyres worn on edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 55,597 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 35,353 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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AY53 LTE is a 2004 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2004 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 98,255 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 AY53 LTE, 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 22 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AY53 LTE is a 2004 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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