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BF53 UJG

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,728 mi
Last recorded108,728 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 UJG
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 108,728 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2024 102,925 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres very worn/heavily scrubbed off - inside edges (recommend replacement)

front and rear subframes corroded

nearside front brake pipe becoming corroded

offside front tyre becoming worn - inside edge

offside rear sill corroded (covered by plastic guard obscuring full inspection)

suspension light lit (suspension fault)

Pass 5 Oct 2023 98,413 miles

both rear tyres starting to scrub off - inside edges

general corrosion on underside of vehicle - front/rear subframes , suspension and brake component's

parking brake effort weak - requires tightening (brake effort only just met 16%)

Fail 25 Sep 2023 98,405 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded going to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (front arm) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (rear arm) separate ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

both rear tyres starting to scrub off - inside edges

general corrosion on underside of vehicle - front/rear subframes , suspension and brake component's

Pass 30 Sep 2022 93,110 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 84,686 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 83,813 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 82,398 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 80,020 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 77,469 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 74,205 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 74,202 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 69,589 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 67,287 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 67,287 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 64,988 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 62,647 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 65,031 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 56,118 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 56,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 52,242 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 52,242 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 46,769 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 40,575 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 34,332 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 UJG is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UJG, 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 UJG is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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