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BJ53 OBH

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

115,099 mi
Last recorded115,099 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 115,099 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2026 115,092 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2024 110,613 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 108,226 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 103,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2021 99,956 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 97,521 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 93,680 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 90,762 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 90,629 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 89,199 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 88,397 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 87,124 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2013 85,847 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2011 81,708 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 79,621 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 78,444 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 75,801 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 73,396 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 64,337 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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BJ53 OBH is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 OBH, 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 OBH registered?

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

Is BJ53 OBH safe to buy?

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