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BK53 ZHU

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,851 mi
Last recorded162,851 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 ZHU
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 162,851 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 162,851 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to other fails and needs decelerometre check (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Bottom arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Bottom arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Link rod broken (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner tread low (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm has slight play and boot detereated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2015 144,568 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 138,326 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 134,823 miles

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

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

corrosion to nearside and offside rear inner wheel archs

Fail 19 Nov 2013 134,822 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

corrosion to nearside and offside rear inner wheel archs

hand brake level becoming high

Pass 13 Nov 2012 129,467 miles

air bag light on

Fail 13 Nov 2012 129,467 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

air bag light on

Pass 8 Nov 2011 112,977 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front suspension height sensor shows signs of having contacted anti roll bar.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 99,331 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 99,322 miles

Lower Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Upper Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

engine oil low

plasic covers on outer sills

Pass 20 Oct 2009 85,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 85,797 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 74,419 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 60,260 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 60,260 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 36,858 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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BK53 ZHU is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BK53 ZHU, 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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BK53 ZHU is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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