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BF53 GZO

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

108,067 mi
Last recorded108,067 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 GZO
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 108,067 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/r inner sill slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2026 108,067 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/r inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2025 103,307 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2024 98,883 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2023 95,264 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 95,169 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Steel brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 91,862 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear diff leaking

Pass 13 Aug 2021 88,993 miles

Drivers mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Front and rear subframes corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 85,593 miles

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

oil leak from engine

rear diff leaking

Pass 6 Aug 2019 81,084 miles

front brake pads low

front subframe corroded

oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Aug 2018 76,539 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 76,539 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 71,701 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake pads low warning light on

oil leak from engine

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2016 67,137 miles

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

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

Slight engine & rear axle oil leaks

Fail 1 Aug 2016 67,054 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Slight engine & rear axle oil leaks

Pass 3 Aug 2015 62,520 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 62,470 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 58,084 miles

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

slight oil leak from engine & rear axle

Pass 22 Aug 2013 54,428 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 1 Aug 2012 47,709 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 47,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 19 Jul 2011 43,193 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 43,193 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear 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 16 Jul 2010 39,137 miles

both front tyre inner treads to shoulders wearing

Fail 15 Jul 2010 39,130 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front tyre inner treads to shoulders wearing

brake pad warnings on dash display

offside rear and nearside rear brake disc outer faces pitted and slightly scoured(recommend renewal)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 34,015 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 34,009 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 29,643 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2008 29,643 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 25,409 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 21,278 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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BF53 GZO is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 GZO, 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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BF53 GZO is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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