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BF53 ULE

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,053 mi
Last recorded85,053 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 85,053 miles

vehicle underside has surface rust

Pass 15 Mar 2021 82,601 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chasiy (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jul 2016 82,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 82,385 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2014

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

odometer unreadable

Fail 3 Jul 2014

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

odometer unreadable

Pass 24 Jun 2013 79,993 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 78,998 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 78,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 78,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 68,850 miles

Brakes and Discs slightly corroded

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 68,265 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 68,265 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 61,870 miles

Coolant leak

Near side rear lamp lense broken

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 55,348 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 55,348 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 47,795 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 44,942 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 ULE 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 ULE, 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 ULE is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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