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DK53 HCO

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

155,026 mi
Last recorded155,026 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 HCO
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 155,026 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated rear o/s outer c, v. boot worn (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear rear axle [diff] showing signs of a oil leak

Rear rear n/s number plate dull

under side of vehicle body and front and rear lower subframes and suspension components showing signs of surface rust

Pass 21 Mar 2022 152,046 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged MAIN (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear diff shows signs of oil leak

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

Rear hand brake shows signs of low effort

underside of vehicle shows signs of surface rust

Fail 10 Mar 2022 152,046 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged MAIN (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear diff shows signs of oil leak

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

Rear hand brake shows signs of low effort

underside of vehicle shows signs of surface rust

Pass 19 Mar 2021 147,115 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front windscreen showing signs of small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Front rear lower and upper subframe showing signs of corrosion

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear handbrake showing low effort at rear wheels (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both n/s o/s lower inner sills showing signs of corrosion

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 21 Mar 2020 144,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 20 Sep 2018 140,634 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 133,718 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 133,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking hose to caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 125,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake bind but not excessive

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 119,433 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame 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)

air suspension warning light illuminated

rear diff has oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2015 119,433 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/60r18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame 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)

air suspension warning light illuminated

rear diff has oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2014 114,146 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s wiper smearing

n/s/r and o/s/r subframe bushes deterioated and splitting

Pass 19 Jun 2013 106,798 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)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 106,798 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 101,524 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 101,386 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 94,896 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 86,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jan 2011 86,462 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2010 63,451 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 45,247 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 33,399 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 24,435 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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DK53 HCO is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DK53 HCO, 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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DK53 HCO is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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