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DG53 YKY

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

157,892 mi
Last recorded157,892 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 YKY
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 157,892 miles

slight bind front wheels

slight play o/s/r anti roll bar link

o/s/f brake hose slightly perished

child seat fitted to n/s/f seat, seat belt not tested

Fail 15 Feb 2021 157,892 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

child seat fitted to n/s/f seat, seat belt not tested

o/s/f brake hose slightly perished

slight bind front wheels

slight play o/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 4 Feb 2020 154,153 miles

child seat fitted in rear, seat belts not tested

front suspension bushes worn

n/s/f brake pipe slightly cororded

rear subframe corroded

sills corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2019 149,976 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 149,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2018 146,499 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 145,621 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2016 145,621 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 143,575 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly misshaped

Pass 3 Oct 2014 137,154 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 123,658 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 123,646 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 121,233 miles

n/s headlamp aim deteriorated

n/s/r upper suspension arm has play in a pin/bush

rear metal brake pipes appear corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2012 121,215 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

n/s headlamp aim deteriorated

rear metal brake pipes appear corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2011 113,333 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

water in o/s/r light not causing obstrucion to light

Pass 28 Jul 2010 103,958 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 103,958 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 93,567 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 85,650 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 85,649 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 73,587 miles

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

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

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

spare tyre defective

Fail 30 Nov 2007 73,587 miles

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

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

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

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

spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Dec 2006 58,971 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 YKY is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YKY, 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 YKY registered?

DG53 YKY is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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