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SM03 KSN

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,201 mi
Last recorded162,201 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 KSN
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2024 162,201 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2022 162,201 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 162,201 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 161,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 161,107 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 155,235 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 149,574 miles

Central Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play small droplinks both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle under body covered under sealant and also used first hand parts

sill covers fitted both sides

sill inner corroded both sides front to back

Fail 16 Jun 2018 149,574 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened small drop-link unsafe held together with cable ties (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting wheel arch both sides/ covers fitted (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play small droplinks both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted both sides

sill inner corroded both sides front to back

Pass 10 Apr 2017 137,954 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear metal pipes very poor condition (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened excessive corrosion to all components attached to subframe (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all components attched (2.4.G.1)

under body corrosion

Fail 7 Apr 2017 137,854 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed and corroded mounting point (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear metal pipes very poor condition (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened excessive corrosion to all components attached to subframe (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all components attched (2.4.G.1)

under body corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2016 131,413 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 131,407 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 120,408 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 120,408 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 110,045 miles

Nearside and offside front window(s) seem to be excessivly tinted

Pass 28 Mar 2013 102,012 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 101,997 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 90,195 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 72,869 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 72,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 69,649 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 65,180 miles

n/s/f balljoint slight play

n/s/r tyre slight wear

Pass 29 Feb 2008 55,645 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 51,886 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 41,093 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 40,944 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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 KSN is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KSN, 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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SM03 KSN is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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