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BF53 UMC

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,942 mi
Last recorded117,942 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 UMC
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 117,942 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 116,200 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 112,599 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 108,763 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 102,285 miles

ADVISORY OIL LEAK

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 99,129 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill to floor (5.2.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine cover fitted

front exhaust heat shield detiorated

tow ball not fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Nov 2014 93,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s/f driving lamp damaged

Fail 5 Nov 2014 93,161 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f driving lamp damaged

n/s/f tyre cut but not to cords or ply

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2013 88,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Nov 2012 82,295 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 76,226 miles

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

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

inner sills surface corrosion starting

o/s/f height correcter link play in ball joint

Fail 5 Dec 2011 76,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

inner sills surface corrosion starting

o/s/f height correcter link play in ball joint

Pass 23 Nov 2010 70,767 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 70,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 63,704 miles

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

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

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

advise oil filter housing mountings broken

n/s/r differential seal leaking

o/s middle floor to inner sill slight damage

Fail 9 Dec 2009 63,704 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

advise oil filter housing mountings broken

n/s/r differential seal leaking

o/s middle floor to inner sill slight damage

Pass 20 Nov 2008 52,501 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 45,292 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 45,292 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 36,557 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 36,557 miles

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

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

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

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

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 UMC is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UMC, 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 UMC is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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