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DN03 HSU

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

154,912 mi
Last recorded154,912 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 HSU
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 154,912 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 147,926 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine,side sill covers fitted

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches/sills corroded ,outside perscribed area

smell of diesel under bonnet

wipes lightly smearing screen

Fail 11 Jan 2021 147,848 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded . Outside perscribed area

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside fuel tank cover wet

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine,side sill covers fitted

smell of diesel under bonnet

viscous fan stuck in fan cowling

wipers smearing screen

Pass 9 Jul 2019 141,990 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 141,968 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 139,664 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 129,626 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 115,729 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 31 Aug 2016 115,729 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 May 2016 112,831 miles

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

hand brake needs adjustment. level has a lot of travel

Pass 20 May 2015 106,322 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 97,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s door mirror damaged

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 97,080 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s door mirror damaged

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Apr 2013 82,488 miles

N/S/F indicator lens has small crack (not effecting light output)

N/S/R tyre has slight wear on outer edge

Pass 11 Apr 2012 72,909 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 68,736 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 68,736 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 59,189 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 51,663 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 47,631 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 47,631 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 42,042 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 35,894 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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DN03 HSU 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 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 DN03 HSU, 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 DN03 HSU registered?

DN03 HSU is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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