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BF53 UKP

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

133,818 mi
Last recorded133,818 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 133,818 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 129,860 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play BOTTOM ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 124,619 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 122,449 miles

Central Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 119,655 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 115,915 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 111,261 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 107,461 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 103,358 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 98,917 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 98,902 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 92,698 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 92,698 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 75,837 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rack ends have slight play

Fail 26 May 2011 75,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rack ends have slight play

Pass 11 Jun 2010 59,525 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 59,525 miles

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 49,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 40,227 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 36,614 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 30,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UKP is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UKP, 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 UKP is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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