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DF53 YFY

2004 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

168,019 mi
Last recorded168,019 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Range Rover98,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 YFY
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 168,019 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 157,767 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 157,767 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 148,629 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 144,140 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 140,472 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 134,743 miles

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) covered by gaiters ()

Rear silencer heatshield insecure

Rear subframe bushes perished but not causing movement

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 134,741 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) covered by gaiters ()

Rear silencer heatshield insecure

Rear subframe bushes perished but not causing movement

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 129,666 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 126,107 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 116,795 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 108,615 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 97,298 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 83,961 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 83,902 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 75,405 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 78,360 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 64,169 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 50,974 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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DF53 YFY is a 2004 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DF53 YFY, 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.

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DF53 YFY is a 2004 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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