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SM53 CFU

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

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

RegistrationSM53 CFU
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 129,648 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 129,648 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Advise rear brake pads getting low

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre size for referance is 255/50/20

Pass 23 Aug 2013 93,952 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 May 2012 13,979 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2011 102,750 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 90,968 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 79,648 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 67,093 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 52,134 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 48,976 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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SM53 CFU is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SM53 CFU, 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 SM53 CFU registered?

SM53 CFU is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is SM53 CFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM53 CFU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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