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DG53 FKR

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,318 mi
Last recorded123,318 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 FKR
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 123,318 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 123,250 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 120,963 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 119,586 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 117,477 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020
Fail 13 Jul 2020

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged does not lock in place ()

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

Offside obligatory mirror degrading/changing colour

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019
Fail 10 Jul 2019

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 108,646 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 108,636 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged both front perrished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2017 100,002 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 99,269 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 92,843 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 86,067 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 81,390 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 81,389 miles

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

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

Very small chips on windscreen.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 76,116 miles

Nearside side step damaged

Fail 17 Feb 2012 76,116 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

n/s side step damaged

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2011 69,983 miles

rear brake discs pitted/worn

rear suspension not checked too dangerous to jack up

Pass 2 Jul 2010 61,726 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 61,726 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 47,633 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 24,465 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 24,463 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 17,506 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 17,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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DG53 FKR is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 DG53 FKR, 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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What year was DG53 FKR registered?

DG53 FKR is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is DG53 FKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG53 FKR shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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