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SN53 VTX

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,451 mi
Last recorded136,451 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 VTX
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 136,451 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On upper arm. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On upper arm (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 129,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 129,125 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 122,104 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Fail 5 Jun 2017 122,103 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Braking system leaking centre (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement most rear bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 19 Mar 2016 114,260 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 113,051 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 107,907 miles

Front and rear inner w/arch areas getting abit corroded in places

Front and rear metal b/pipes getting abit corroded at ends

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded, and subframes

Front to rear metal b/pipes getting abit corroded at rear areas (esp going over to O/S/R area)

GENERAL UNDERSIDE STARTING TO GET ABIT CORRODED IN PLACES

N/S/R tyre low on tread and nearing limits of wear, and also has nail stuck in tread area

Fail 9 Mar 2015 107,907 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front and rear inner w/arch areas getting abit corroded in places

Front and rear metal b/pipes getting abit corroded at ends

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded, and subframes

Front to rear metal b/pipes getting abit corroded at rear areas (esp going over to O/S/R area)

GENERAL UNDERSIDE STARTING TO GET ABIT CORRODED IN PLACES

N/S/R tyre low on tread and nearing limits of wear, and also has nail stuck in tread area

Pass 12 Mar 2014 97,884 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 97,884 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 86,945 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 80,975 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 23 Aug 2011 80,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 73,544 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 73,544 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 61,214 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 48,740 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 48,739 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 35,235 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 22,589 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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SN53 VTX is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SN53 VTX, 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 SN53 VTX registered?

SN53 VTX is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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