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EJ53 LKA

2004 Land Rover Range Rover

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

159,833 mi
Last recorded159,833 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Range Rover98,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 LKA
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 159,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 149,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 144,694 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 140,575 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 140,575 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 137,729 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 130,420 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded a cross rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

hand brake efficentcy only just met 16%

Pass 26 Oct 2015 123,659 miles

hand brake efficeny only just met 16%

Pass 29 Oct 2014 118,761 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 118,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 113,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2013 113,604 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 108,903 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 108,879 miles

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

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 92,378 miles

Both front seat belts slow to retract.

Child seats fitted to N/S/R & O/S/R seats.

Fail 10 Oct 2011 92,346 miles

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

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

Both front seat belts slow to retract.

Child seats fitted to N/S/R & O/S/R seats.

N/S/F Outer drive shaft boot clip (inner) insecure.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 73,799 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 52,371 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 46,072 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 37,732 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 28,484 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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EJ53 LKA is a 2004 Land Rover Range Rover in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2004 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 98,255 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 EJ53 LKA, 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 22 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EJ53 LKA is a 2004 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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