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BJ53 OAP

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,437 mi
Last recorded140,437 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 OAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 140,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 137,140 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 130,303 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 127,515 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 127,515 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 125,185 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 113,739 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 113,739 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 97,560 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 81,111 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 69,513 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 59,287 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 48,173 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 33,042 miles

o/s/f tyre cut outer wall

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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BJ53 OAP is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BJ53 OAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ53 OAP registered?

BJ53 OAP is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ53 OAP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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