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ST53 BHY

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,758 mi
Last recorded139,758 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 BHY
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 139,758 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear both side inner/outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 139,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear both side inner/outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 May 2021 139,745 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed at rear supports (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed at rear supports (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened subframe badly corroded around body mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected cill badly holed/corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected cill badly holed /corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2019 135,307 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

corrison underneath vehicle

Pass 6 Jul 2018 131,736 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 131,736 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 126,006 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 119,401 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 113,239 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 113,239 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure retainer missing (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 107,686 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 102,791 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f outer c.v gaiter small clip missing ,gaiter still secure

Pass 1 Oct 2012 93,831 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 93,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 84,308 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight inner and outer edge wear all four tyres

Pass 16 Sep 2010 75,109 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 67,936 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 67,935 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 59,843 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 50,934 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 38,216 miles

***BOTH REAR TYRES WORN BADLY ON INNER EDGES***

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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ST53 BHY is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ST53 BHY, 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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ST53 BHY is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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