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BF53 AFX

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,320 mi
Last recorded114,320 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 AFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 114,320 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 112,919 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 112,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 106,776 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

battery insecure

Fail 9 Mar 2021 106,776 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

battery insecure

Pass 13 Mar 2020 102,952 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S REAR OUTER PAD. POSSIBLY CALIPER SLIDES SEIZING. ALL OTHER PADS LIKE NEW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 96,465 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 93,407 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 89,661 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 89,125 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front and rear discs corroded will clean off with use

Fail 17 Nov 2015 89,125 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front and rear discs corroded will clean off with use

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Very dirty / cleaned (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 88,348 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 88,348 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2010 77,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 77,374 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 66,526 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 57,192 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 45,917 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 45,684 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake discs worn front and rear

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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BF53 AFX is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 2,926cc diesel 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 BF53 AFX, 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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What year was BF53 AFX registered?

BF53 AFX is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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