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SW52 SMV

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

152,251 mi
Last recorded152,251 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW52 SMV
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2021 152,251 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 pipes in inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

under car corroded but not weak

Pass 25 May 2019 142,280 miles

both rear inner sills corroded

rear sub frame heavily corroded

rear sub frame mounting bushes deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 13 May 2019 142,278 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

both rear inner sills corroded

rear sub frame heavily corroded

rear sub frame mounting bushes deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 2 Aug 2017 141,323 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2017 141,323 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when indicator operated (1.1.A.3f)

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

middle / rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2016 133,253 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2016 133,253 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2015 122,775 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 118,746 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 114,369 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 107,867 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 107,867 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 98,981 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 87,001 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 87,001 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 66,873 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 66,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 61,646 miles

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

offside screenwasher jet

Pass 19 Mar 2007 50,651 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 38,967 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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SW52 SMV is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SW52 SMV, 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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SW52 SMV is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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