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BG53 MUY

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,277 mi
Last recorded144,277 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 MUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 144,277 miles

Brake pad light is on

Engine light on Brake warning light on

Headlight diffuser fitted off side front

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)

Oil leak Engine area ()

Plastic covers fitted to sills not allowing full inspection of that area

Fail 15 Nov 2017 144,172 miles

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

Engine light on Brake warning light on

Headlight diffuser fitted off side front

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)

Oil leak Engine area ()

Plastic covers fitted to sills not allowing full inspection of that area

Pass 4 Nov 2016 134,452 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 128,553 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 125,044 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 115,803 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC SCORED

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED

Pass 6 Mar 2010 101,570 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 81,924 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 81,924 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 66,440 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 66,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 50,630 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 50,535 miles

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

nearsde rear tyre wearing on inner edges.

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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BG53 MUY is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BG53 MUY, 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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BG53 MUY is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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