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DU53 BVB

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,985 mi
Last recorded136,985 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 BVB
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 136,985 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 134,126 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 134,126 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ns / os (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 129,646 miles

Nearside mirror cover insecure

Offside Rear light cover damaged

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 30 Aug 2017 129,646 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside mirror cover insecure

Offside Rear light cover damaged

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Aug 2016 125,251 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 125,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 120,247 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 120,233 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

corrosion to various suspension and chassis components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 116,883 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 112,369 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 112,359 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper 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 13 Sep 2012 108,941 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 104,346 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 100,084 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 100,084 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 93,135 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 75,249 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 60,230 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 41,484 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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DU53 BVB is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DU53 BVB, 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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DU53 BVB is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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