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BF53 UMA

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,234 mi
Last recorded102,234 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 UMA
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 102,234 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 98,325 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower underbody/inner sills /chassis /suspension components all show signs of corrosion /repair /undersealed/outer sill covers fitted

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 97,549 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc back-plate missing.

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 95,134 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2017 92,172 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

underside showing signs of corrosion

underside undersealed

Fail 14 Nov 2017 92,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength inner sill closing area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2016 88,356 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 82,767 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 74,942 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 65,781 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front wipers split

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 26 Nov 2013 65,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

both front wipers split

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 5 Dec 2012 59,750 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)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 50,866 miles

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

brake pipes behind plastic covers not seen

Pass 2 Dec 2010 46,916 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 46,916 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs slight pitting

Pass 1 Dec 2009 40,596 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 40,596 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 37,406 miles

handbrake performance only just meets minimum requirements

Fail 19 Nov 2008 37,406 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 31,788 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 21,956 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 21,956 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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 UMA is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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