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BF53 UKW

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,809 mi
Last recorded145,809 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 145,809 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 139,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing chunk out of sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Body not fully secure step corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 132,444 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 132,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 127,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 121,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jan 2018 121,852 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced ront and rear (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 114,744 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 108,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 103,446 miles

corrosion to front & rear brake pipes

oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2013 97,528 miles

Corrosion to front and rear brake pipes.

Noise from nearside rear wheel when spun.

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2012 92,646 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 88,952 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 88,952 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 82,492 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 73,166 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 73,166 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 65,024 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 55,318 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 42,451 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 UKW is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 UKW, 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 UKW is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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