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CJ53 UVW

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,985 mi
Last recorded145,985 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 UVW
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 145,985 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 137,831 miles

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

n/s/r brake grabbing slightly

Fail 21 Dec 2015 137,831 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r brake grabbing slightly

Pass 13 Jan 2015 131,395 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 131,394 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 11 Jan 2014 128,757 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 128,668 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 128,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 115,018 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 103,795 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 92,002 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 91,794 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering component fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 80,936 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 69,888 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 57,171 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 44,563 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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CJ53 UVW is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CJ53 UVW, 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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CJ53 UVW is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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