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BT53 NCD

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

176,375 mi
Last recorded176,375 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 NCD
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 176,375 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 163,121 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 160,012 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 156,449 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 151,786 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 147,560 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 145,384 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 142,537 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 140,421 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 139,319 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 137,777 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 136,568 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 134,142 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 131,777 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 124,719 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 115,031 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 115,031 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 98,047 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 98,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 86,313 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 62,651 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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BT53 NCD is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BT53 NCD, 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 BT53 NCD registered?

BT53 NCD is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is BT53 NCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 NCD shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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