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BD53 BWS

2004 Land Rover Range Rover

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

133,372 mi
Last recorded133,372 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Range Rover98,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 BWS
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2024 133,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch inner and outer holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. tyres wrong size 20 inch (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake lever excess travel

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub Bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner CV Boot Slight leak from clip

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides at flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 132,742 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner arch/sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 127,614 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 127,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn bush in top of hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 121,725 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 114,679 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 114,679 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 111,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 104,693 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 104,693 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 96,847 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 96,846 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 92,379 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 92,379 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective warning light on (5.4.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 87,547 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears above airbags (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts need new clips (2.5.C.1a)

nail in n/s/f tyre

wipers splitting

Pass 3 Sep 2014 80,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 73,917 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 72,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 65,246 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 59,457 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 52,240 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 52,134 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 43,575 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 43,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 27,360 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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BD53 BWS is a 2004 Land Rover Range Rover in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BD53 BWS, 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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BD53 BWS is a 2004 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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