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SM53 CHH

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

144,602 mi
Last recorded144,602 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 CHH
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 144,602 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 144,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2018 139,758 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 135,333 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 135,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 130,435 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 130,435 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 125,299 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 125,188 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 122,715 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 113,363 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 105,737 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 97,828 miles

N/S REAR PARKING BRAKE LOW READING ALMOST TO EXCESS

Fail 20 Aug 2012 97,828 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

N/S REAR PARKING BRAKE LOW READING ALMOST TO EXCESS

Pass 20 Sep 2011 89,452 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 77,978 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2010 77,978 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 68,958 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 68,957 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 55,991 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 44,285 miles

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 24 Sep 2007 44,285 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 33,529 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 CHH is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SM53 CHH, 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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SM53 CHH is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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