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SJ53 EWU

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

199,120 mi
Last recorded199,120 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 EWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 199,120 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear air suspension sitting higher then other side

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside has bodyseal and corrosion

Pass 7 May 2022 197,293 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2021 194,110 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front slight oil leak

Pass 24 Dec 2019 192,005 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2019 192,005 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2018 186,394 miles

under side of jeep coroded

Pass 23 Dec 2017 184,239 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2017 184,220 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 176,720 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2015 166,001 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 159,443 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 154,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in front tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2012 147,759 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)

brake pad warning light staying on

front brake pads low

offside and nearside rear brake pipes to flexible hoses/transverse axle pipe corroding

offside rear level sensor linkage broken

Fail 12 Nov 2012 147,727 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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)

brake pad warning light staying on

front brake pads low

offside and nearside rear brake pipes to flexible hoses/transverse axle pipe corroding

offside rear level sensor linkage broken

Pass 21 Jul 2011 140,746 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 68,789 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 114,664 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)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 114,664 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 91,540 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 71,411 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 52,125 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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SJ53 EWU is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJ53 EWU, 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 SJ53 EWU registered?

SJ53 EWU is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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