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BF53 ULV

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,810 mi
Last recorded139,810 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 139,810 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 190,517 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 183,435 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 183,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 175,442 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 163,601 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 155,832 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 148,620 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 154,792 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 154,792 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 134,311 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 134,306 miles

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

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

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

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

2 front wipers smearing very slightly

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 125,004 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 110,796 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 109,678 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 87,260 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 87,260 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 64,461 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 64,461 miles

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

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

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

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

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 ULV is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ULV, 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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What year was BF53 ULV registered?

BF53 ULV is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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The MOT history for BF53 ULV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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