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BF53 ULX

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,197 mi
Last recorded147,197 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 ULX
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2019 147,197 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/door frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/door frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure under vehicle (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 141,218 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2017 135,403 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 24 Nov 2015 129,309 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 129,119 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 122,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 109,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2013 109,468 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 94,438 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 83,852 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres below 3mm

Fail 23 Dec 2011 83,852 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres below 3mm

Fail 14 Dec 2011 83,751 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

o/s/r brake disc heavily scored

Pass 20 Dec 2010 71,313 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 44,237 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 44,237 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 17,585 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 17,585 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 12,322 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 7,273 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear driveshafts seals leaaking slightly

offside handbrake reading slightly low

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 ULX is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ULX, 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 ULX is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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