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SP53 KGZ

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Gold Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

168,248 mi
Last recorded168,248 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 KGZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 168,248 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/door frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Fluid leak, but not excessive rack gator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/door frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 168,212 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/door frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Fluid leak, but not excessive rack gator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/door frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 158,282 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2016 133,778 miles

engine covers, cover sills and under trays fitted

noisy pulley at front

Fail 18 Feb 2016 133,775 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/60/18 (4.1.E.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' large crack in screen (8.3.1a)

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

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

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted

front brake discs in poor condition

noisy pulley at front

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 3 Feb 2014 118,944 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 108,774 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 104,663 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 104,663 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 87,770 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 87,770 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 65,752 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2010 65,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 51,603 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 46,431 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 39,673 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 37,632 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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SP53 KGZ is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Gold with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SP53 KGZ, 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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SP53 KGZ is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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