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BF53 UMM

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,770 mi
Last recorded136,770 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 UMM
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2020 136,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake fluid slightly contaminated

Pass 15 Dec 2018 131,402 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 131,402 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016
Pass 17 Dec 2015
Pass 3 Jan 2015

Unable to read mileage of dash

Pass 4 Jan 2014 118,114 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 113,487 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs rusty

Fail 30 Jan 2013 113,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs rusty

Pass 3 Jan 2012 110,371 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 103,560 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 103,560 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 91,905 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 91,905 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 79,321 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 64,388 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 64,388 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 47,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 UMM is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UMM, 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 UMM is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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