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BF53 ULK

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2021

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front / rear subframes corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake efficiency only just met on decelometer test

handbrake lever travel

rear sills /rear underwing forward lower closing panels corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2020

Handbrake has only just met requirements may need adjustment or repair

Long handbrake travel may require adjustment or repair

Slight corrosion around both rear sills

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Jul 2019

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

Underbody rust and corrosion.

Fail 15 Jul 2019

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Underbody rust and corrosion.

Pass 18 Jul 2018

Nearside Rear Inner sill rusty

Offside Rear Inner sill rusty

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2018

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner sill rusty

Offside Rear Inner sill rusty

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 90,378 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015
Pass 24 Jun 2014 86,200 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 82,394 miles

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

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

all rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

nearside rear door not unlocking with central locking operation ok once opened from inside

offside headlamp wiper intermittantly not working

rear subframe bushes heavily deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 18 Jun 2013 82,394 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

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

all rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

nearside rear door not unlocking with central locking operation ok once opened from inside

rear subframe bushes heavily deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 12 Jun 2012 78,586 miles

both front outer metal brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2011 71,215 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 64,208 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 55,611 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 37,215 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 ULK 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 77.8%.

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 ULK, 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 ULK is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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