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BD03 VEW

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

135,990 mi
Last recorded135,990 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 VEW
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 135,990 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 135,960 miles

Brake performance not tested due to subframe (1.2.1 (g))

Front Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2021 135,439 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 135,439 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 130,269 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 129,460 miles

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

Offside mirror glass discoloured

oil leak

rear subframe bushes split but not resulting in excessive movement

rear suspension arm bushes split but not resulting in excessive movement, nearside, offside

Fail 13 May 2019 129,458 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside mirror glass discoloured

oil leak

rear subframe bushes split but not resulting in excessive movement

rear suspension arm bushes split but not resulting in excessive movement, nearside, offside

Pass 4 Jun 2018 127,982 miles

front wheels buckled

slight play at n/s/f lower ball joint

slight play at o/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 24 May 2018 127,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

front wheels buckled

Pass 25 May 2017 125,159 miles

offside mirror glass discoloured but still provides a view to the rear

rear subframe bushes split but no excessive movement

suspension arm bush split but no excessive movement nearside front lower

suspension arm bush split but no excessive movement nearside rear lower/upper

suspension arm bush split but no excessive movement offside front lower

suspension arm bush split but no excessive movement offside rear lower/upper

Pass 28 Apr 2016 124,679 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 124,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 121,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 118,085 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 113,116 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 100,469 miles

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

slight oil leak from rocker cover

Pass 3 Oct 2011 76,968 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 70,060 miles

Parking brake nearing the end of its travel

Pass 23 Oct 2009 65,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

oil leak gear box area

small leak from n/s/r inner cv boot

Pass 23 Oct 2008 61,957 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 42,930 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 36,627 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 36,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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BD03 VEW is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BD03 VEW, 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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BD03 VEW is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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