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SW03 XSB

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

186,483 mi
Last recorded186,483 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 XSB
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 May 2019 186,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 May 2019 186,465 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 181,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

underside very rusty

Pass 8 May 2017 173,306 miles

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

vehicle rusty under neath

Pass 19 May 2016 165,381 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim has been welded (4.2.A.1a)

tyres appear flat

Fail 18 May 2016 165,381 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim has been welded (4.2.A.1a)

tyres appear flat

Pass 31 Jul 2015 158,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 147,339 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 135,972 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 123,454 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 May 2012 123,450 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Outer Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 May 2011 105,258 miles

N/S/R TYRE CUT INNER WALL.

O/S/R TYRE CUT OUTER WALL.

rear discs worn.

rear pads worn 70%

Fail 17 May 2011 105,258 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

N/S/R TYRE CUT INNER WALL.

O/S/R TYRE CUT OUTER WALL.

O/S/R TYRE CUT OUTER WALL.

rear discs worn.

rear pads worn 70%

Pass 20 May 2010 102,366 miles

rear brake discs some corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2009 92,613 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 92,613 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 86,411 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2008 86,410 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 70,011 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 70,011 miles

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

both mirrors fading

Pass 28 Mar 2006 53,040 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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SW03 XSB is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SW03 XSB, 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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SW03 XSB is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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