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SMK 1

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

83,260 mi
Last recorded83,260 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMK 1
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 83,260 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 79,522 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 79,518 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure inner sill weld incomplete (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure inner sill repair weld incomplete (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 77,511 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 77,217 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 76,163 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 72,777 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 68,445 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 63,792 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 58,372 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 53,754 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 48,169 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 43,528 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 37,430 miles

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

n/s rear tyrees low

o/s & n/s front tyres low

Pass 27 Dec 2007 32,322 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 26,777 miles

rec vehicle underbody waxoil protection required

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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SMK 1 is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 SMK 1, 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 SMK 1 registered?

SMK 1 is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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