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BF53 UKT

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,213 mi
Last recorded159,213 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 159,213 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 154,255 miles

play in inner track rods

Fail 25 Apr 2018 154,252 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

play in inner track rods

Pass 24 Feb 2017 153,336 miles

slight play inner track rods

Pass 8 Oct 2015 150,128 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wiper blades poor

Pass 16 Oct 2014 142,761 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit on inside edge

Pass 18 Oct 2013 127,711 miles

Evidence of slight transmission oil leak

Limited reserve handbrake travel

Pass 19 Oct 2012 108,145 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 93,862 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 93,854 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 87,713 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 registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

nearside rear tyre has slight wear on inner edge and cut in sidewall

offside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge and split in sidewall

offside rear tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2010 87,713 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

nearside rear tyre has slight wear on inner edge and cut in sidewall

offside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge and split in sidewall

offside rear tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2009 81,392 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre cut in outter sidewall

offside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

Fail 20 Oct 2009 81,392 miles

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre cut in outter sidewall

offside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2008 74,843 miles

slight damage to n/s/r outer tyre wall

Pass 18 Oct 2007 64,099 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 64,072 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front indicator slightly insecure

Pass 20 Oct 2006 48,107 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 UKT is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UKT, 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 UKT is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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