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SM03 FUW

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,849 mi
Last recorded115,849 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 FUW
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 115,849 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2016 109,107 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 106,891 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 101,178 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

underbody has been wax oiled

Pass 23 Jan 2013 93,614 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 21 Jan 2013 93,614 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

airbag light on

coolant leak?

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Mar 2012 88,558 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

the plastic clips on both front brake hoses rubbing on tyre on full lock

Fail 15 Mar 2012 88,526 miles

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

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

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

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)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 82,502 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

fuel cap seal perished/split

Pass 18 Mar 2011 82,502 miles

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

fuel cap seal perished/split

Pass 24 Apr 2009 69,432 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 69,284 miles

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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 58,994 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 49,402 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 39,322 miles

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

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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SM03 FUW is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SM03 FUW, 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 SM03 FUW registered?

SM03 FUW is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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