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SJ53 GXF

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017

Front tyres worn on inner treads

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer tread

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Plastic sill covers fitted

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front tyres worn on inner treads

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer tread

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Plastic sill covers fitted

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 120,457 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 120,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

STRONG ADVISE: no readings at dipstick, topped up oil

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' scored (8.3.1a)

brake warning light on

engine oil leaks

suspension soft

Pass 11 Sep 2014 116,612 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 113,299 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 112,532 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

air suspenion possibly not working

Fail 16 Sep 2011 112,532 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

air suspenion possibly not working

Pass 30 Sep 2010 101,114 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 83,216 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 75,586 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 60,182 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 45,735 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 GXF is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SJ53 GXF, 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 GXF registered?

SJ53 GXF is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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