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SP53 ROU

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Lpg 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

215,279 mi
Last recorded215,279 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 ROU
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 215,279 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 208,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirement 16%

Pass 5 Oct 2017 200,237 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush ball joint slight play (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak engine/transmission oil from radiator area ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 183,569 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded corroded at crossbody mounting points (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded crossbody pipe corroded at mounting points (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 165,755 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 147,109 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 128,941 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 110,853 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 91,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 70,765 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 52,804 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 52,730 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 46,580 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 46,580 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 37,994 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 37,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ADVISE rear diff corroded and leaking

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 27,146 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 27,143 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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 ROU is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 4,398cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SP53 ROU, 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 SP53 ROU registered?

SP53 ROU is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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