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BV53 VZL

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,734 mi
Last recorded70,734 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 VZL
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 70,734 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 69,734 miles

front and rear sub-frame surface corrosion

underside body surface corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2023 66,490 miles

front and rear subframe surface corrosion

under body surface corrosion

Fail 3 Oct 2023 66,488 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

front and rear subframe surface corrosion

under body surface corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2022 63,297 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears between hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower back arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r inner body sill corroded and holed outside of prescribed area

Fail 30 Sep 2022 63,295 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower back arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in both rear lower arm outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r inner body sill corroded and holed outside precribed area

Pass 14 Sep 2021 59,670 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 59,483 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 58,810 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 58,351 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 57,309 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 57,238 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 56,686 miles

2-rear subframe rear bonded bushes perishing,

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all rear suspension arms,cradle& mountings badly corroded but intact,

Pass 22 Aug 2013 55,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 55,581 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 54,494 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 54,494 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 53,455 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 52,407 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 51,374 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 50,239 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 43,070 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 37,045 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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BV53 VZL is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BV53 VZL, 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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BV53 VZL is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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