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BF53 UKU

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,549 mi
Last recorded134,549 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 UKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 134,549 miles

Oil leak Engine / g/box area. ()

Fail 8 Feb 2018 134,549 miles

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

Oil leak Engine / g/box area. ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017

Nearside Front 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 2 Feb 2016

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

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

metal sections of rear brake hoses corroding

oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2016

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

metal sections of rear brake hoses corroding

oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2015 117,742 miles

Air suspension inactive

Both rear brakes slightly binding

Corrosion on both front + both rear centre brake pipes

Grease around nearside front outer c.v boot

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Stonechip in nearside headlamp lens

Pass 18 Dec 2013 112,622 miles

Corrosion on both front brake pipes

Oil leak

Stonechip in nearside headlamp lens

Wear in offside front lower rear suspension arm bush

Fail 4 Dec 2013 112,560 miles

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

Corrosion on both front brake pipes

Oil leak

Stonechip in nearside headlamp lens

Wear in offside front lower rear suspension arm bush

Pass 11 Dec 2012 109,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear track control rod inner bush slight play

Fail 4 Dec 2012 108,969 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear track control rod inner bush slight play

Pass 24 Nov 2011 105,551 miles

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

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

n/s/f outer cv joint gaitor perished

o/s/r tyre punctured

oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Dec 2010 96,596 miles

EML light on

Pass 15 Dec 2009 85,269 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 85,269 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 72,439 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs becoming worn,lipped and corroded

handbrake travel becoming excessive

n/s/r tyre feathering on outer edge and cracking up

o/s/r tyre has various damage on outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edges and cracking up

rear brake discs very badly corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2007 63,215 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

front brake discs worn,lipped and corroding

front wipers worn

n/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge and badly on outer edge

o/s/f tyre feathering on inner and outer edges and low

rear brake discs very badly corroded

windscreen damage in zone A on limit

Pass 18 Oct 2006 48,671 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 UKU is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UKU, 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 UKU is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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