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EP53 WUW

2003 Land Rover Unknown

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

236,032 mi
Last recorded236,032 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP53 WUW
MakeLand Rover
ModelUnknown
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 236,032 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres worn and cracking

Pass 13 Nov 2024 232,125 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 226,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torque re action bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering swivel has slight leak

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 226,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torque re action bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering swivel has slight leak

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 222,630 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Slight play in both joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Steering swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both shock absorbers (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 217,819 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

cut in o/s/f tyre

front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2020 209,861 miles

Rear shock absorber bushes worn

Pass 18 Oct 2019 202,973 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

play in steering damper bush

Pass 2 Aug 2018 193,194 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 1 Aug 2018 193,192 miles

Nearside Front Body obviously not squarely located on chassis (6.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 31 Jul 2017 185,066 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 151,404 miles

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

How Reliable is the Land Rover Unknown?

Based on 8,941 MOT tests across 2,560 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
4,412
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
2,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 35
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 35
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EP53 WUW is a 2003 Land Rover Unknown in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

The most common reason a Land Rover Unknown fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EP53 WUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EP53 WUW registered?

EP53 WUW is a 2003 Land Rover Unknown, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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