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AY53 OFJ

2004 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

107,343 mi
Last recorded107,343 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Range Rover98,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 OFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 107,343 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 104,471 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 102,109 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 102,108 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inbetween flexies (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inbetween flexies (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 100,761 miles

Hand brake travel at MOT limits

Plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near side rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 98,087 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 96,958 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 96,958 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 95,691 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 95,611 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 95,611 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely Brake bind (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 92,440 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 87,391 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 82,596 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 78,135 miles

NSF & OSF brake pipes rusting & pitting.

OSR brake pipe rusting & pitting.

Pass 9 Jan 2014 74,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 66,087 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)

headlamp washers inoperative

n/s/f headlamp wiper inoperative

Pass 30 Dec 2011 59,272 miles

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

nearside rear upper and lower outer suspension joints have slight movement.

offside rear upper and lower outer suspension joints have slight movement.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 52,953 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 44,990 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 36,291 miles

near side front outer driveshaft boot clip loose.

Pass 21 Jan 2008 30,801 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 22,722 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 OFJ is a 2004 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 AY53 OFJ, 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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What year was AY53 OFJ registered?

AY53 OFJ is a 2004 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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