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BF53 UJX

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,767 mi
Last recorded145,767 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 UJX
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 145,767 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 141,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 137,854 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 137,819 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect spacing wrong (0.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 131,675 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 125,128 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Sep 2020 123,061 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 118,919 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 111,438 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 145,123 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 139,030 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 132,110 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 132,110 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 123,576 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 115,369 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 103,712 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 73,878 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 68,695 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 68,695 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 58,621 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 58,621 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 46,844 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 32,267 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 UJX is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UJX, 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 UJX registered?

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

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