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BJ03 VST

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

155,892 mi
Last recorded155,892 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 VST
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 155,892 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion around outer sill end plate

Offside Rear corrosion around outer sill end plate holed

Pass 20 Nov 2024 153,551 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 149,313 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 146,180 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear subframe mounting rubber bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 146,161 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear subframe mounting rubber bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 143,625 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 143,614 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm closest to the front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 137,775 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2020 137,775 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 126,000 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 113,561 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 107,672 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 103,426 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 100,031 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 96,053 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 88,094 miles

Both front tyres worn unevenly

Offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Fail 21 Feb 2011 88,090 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Both front tyres worn unevenly

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 1 Feb 2010 79,191 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 74,619 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2008 66,331 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear upper suspension ball joints slight play

Pass 29 Feb 2008 66,331 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear upper suspension ball joints slight play

Pass 28 Feb 2007 57,109 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 49,227 miles

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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BJ03 VST is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ03 VST, 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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What year was BJ03 VST registered?

BJ03 VST is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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