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BF53 ULM

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

234,036 mi
Last recorded234,036 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 ULM
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 234,036 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n\s + o\s inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 231,201 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s + o\s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o\s + n\s rear control arm inner dust covers perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 226,834 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 222,867 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 218,469 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 215,312 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 211,957 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

tracking?

Pass 8 Oct 2018 207,879 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 207,879 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 195,032 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 182,789 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 167,081 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 154,980 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 154,248 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 147,310 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 138,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 27 Feb 2012 138,499 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2011 131,755 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 131,753 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 118,878 miles

rear tyres wearing thin on side

Fail 13 Jan 2010 118,878 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear tyres wearing thin on side

Pass 28 Jan 2009 106,531 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 106,531 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 96,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag light on!

Pass 6 Nov 2006 81,241 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 ULM is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 ULM, 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 ULM is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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