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SM03 XCX

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,912 mi
Last recorded152,912 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 XCX
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 152,912 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 147,745 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2018 147,721 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 140,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at back box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak engine area ()

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 140,289 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at back box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak engine area ()

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 131,966 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 117,988 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 108,066 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 25 Aug 2014 108,058 miles

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

oil leak from engine

play in o\s\f drop link

rear brake flexis corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2013 101,095 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 101,095 miles

Front Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 93,431 miles

both rear shock absorber bodies corroded

front suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2011 92,167 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 92,167 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

oil cooler pipes insecure

Pass 31 Aug 2010 84,747 miles

Both front brake pipes covered in grease

Both rear axle mounting bushes starting to split

Front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 30 Aug 2010 84,747 miles

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

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

Both rear axle mounting bushes starting to split

Front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 17 Aug 2009 74,014 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 63,428 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 49,820 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 33,747 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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SM03 XCX is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XCX, 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 XCX is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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