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DG53 WMA

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 WMA
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 78,602 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 71,341 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 70,649 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front, Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 70,649 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel Both rear (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front, Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 65,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight lift in steering column

surface corrosion to underside steering braking and suspension components

Fail 7 Mar 2018 65,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight lift in steering column

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

surface corrosion to underside steering braking and suspension components

Pass 13 Mar 2017 59,276 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 56,988 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 54,308 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 52,017 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 48,361 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 45,159 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 39,323 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 38,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 33,992 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 33,945 miles

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

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

handbrake warning light not working

Pass 5 Mar 2009 23,681 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 23,681 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 20,203 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2007 13,486 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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DG53 WMA is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 DG53 WMA, 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 WMA registered?

DG53 WMA is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is DG53 WMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG53 WMA 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.

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