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BF03 JMU

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,097 mi
Last recorded104,097 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 JMU
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 104,097 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 104,097 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 103,614 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jan 2018 103,610 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt antiroll bar link (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Feb 2017 102,666 miles

ENGINEcomp oil spread all over / from where not known . on top of ABS JUNCTION

OIL LEAKS under engine .

PLEASE NOTE . ALL MAIN SUSPENSION COMPONENTS , SURFACE DEEP RUST HAS STARTED . OK AT PRESENT ====

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front suspension arms namely front main track control arm inner bushes perished . and metal casings rusting . will need attn. sooner than later / (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 102,666 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ABS LAMP ON SUGGESTING A FAULT (3.4.1c)

Parking brake operation grabbing severely PARKING brake grabbing note but very low readings and efficiency to 10 % hardly (3.7.C.3b)

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

ENGINEcomp oil spread all over / from where not known . on top of ABS JUNCTION

OIL LEAKS under engine .

PLEASE NOTE . ALL MAIN SUSPENSION COMPONENTS , SURFACE DEEP RUST HAS STARTED . OK AT PRESENT ====

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front suspension arms namely front main track control arm inner bushes perished . and metal casings rusting . will need attn. sooner than later / (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 101,324 miles

both front lower arm inner bushes in poor condition

eml light on

front number plate in poor condition

oil leak

rear subframe rear bushes in poor condition

sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2016 101,319 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front lower arm inner bushes in poor condition

eml light on

front number plate in poor condition

oil leak

rear subframe rear bushes in poor condition

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2015 99,365 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 99,361 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

brake warning light on

Pass 14 Jan 2014 95,652 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 90,645 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 81,481 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 81,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 72,695 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 63,373 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)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 55,214 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 35,405 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 30,608 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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BF03 JMU is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BF03 JMU, 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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BF03 JMU is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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