CarVerify

Free Car Check

DC53 LVV

2004 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2926cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

249,633 mi
Last recorded249,633 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Range Rover98,255 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 LVV
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 249,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 238,843 miles

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 233,990 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Both Rear (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S Front Rear Lower Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S Front Rear Lower Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 228,216 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 224,135 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside front step corroded

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2021 224,135 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside front step corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 22,960 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 22,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 217,042 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across back axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 201,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2016 201,665 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2015 188,499 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2014 181,436 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished.

Fail 26 Sep 2014 181,433 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 170,682 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 157,056 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 157,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 137,426 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 124,993 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 115,882 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2008 100,571 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 84,309 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
Full Land Rover Range Rover reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DC53 LVV is a 2004 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2004 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 98,255 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 DC53 LVV, 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 22 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DC53 LVV?

You can check the full history of DC53 LVV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DC53 LVV registered?

DC53 LVV is a 2004 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 7 February 2004.

Is DC53 LVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC53 LVV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DC53 LVV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DC53 LVV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.