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CL53 AEL

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,133 mi
Last recorded139,133 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL53 AEL
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 139,133 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch/outer sill corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed areas

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch/outer sill corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed areas

Offside headlamp light intensity slightly reduced

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 139,133 miles

Brake performance not tested due to air suspension totally deflating (1.2.1 (g))

Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected All 4 (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch/outer sill corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed areas

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch/outer sill corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed areas

Offside headlamp light intensity slightly reduced

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 139,077 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front arm. subframe (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front arm. subframe (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front side repeator/ indicator lense missing/unit loose

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front stabiliser link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2019 135,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear suspension arm weldded

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 135,558 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear suspension arm weldded

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 127,509 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 127,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 119,017 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Various suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 22 Sep 2017 119,017 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Various suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2016 116,186 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 108,888 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 101,895 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 92,739 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 39,730 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 39,729 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 79,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2012 79,546 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2011 69,448 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 54,789 miles

metal sections of rear brake hoses slight corrosion ,metal brake pipe to front hoses slight corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2009 46,440 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 30,857 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 27,875 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 27,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate fading

Pass 17 Aug 2006 22,649 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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CL53 AEL is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 CL53 AEL, 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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CL53 AEL is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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