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SY03 EXS

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

163,698 mi
Last recorded163,698 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 EXS
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 163,698 miles

Exhaust down pipe very corroded, signs of small leak of exhaust gasses

Front brake discs worn/corroded

Front brake pads worn

High level brake light has one LED out

NSF & OSF lower arm rubber bushes worn but not excessive movement

NSF steering rack gator worn/perished. Previously sealed/glued but intact

NSR brake pipe to flexi corroded

OSF headlamp cracked

OSR brake pipe to flexi corroded

Rear brake discs worn/corroded

Under trays and plastic covers underneath vehicle preventing full inspection

Fail 8 Mar 2018 163,694 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Steering column locking device insecure Steering wheel not locking in position (2.1.6)

Exhaust down pipe very corroded, signs of small leak of exhaust gasses

Front brake discs worn/corroded

Front brake pads worn

High level brake light has one LED out

NSF & OSF lower arm rubber bushes worn but not excessive movement

NSF steering rack gator worn/perished. Previously sealed/glued but intact

NSR brake pipe to flexi corroded

OSF headlamp cracked

OSR brake pipe to flexi corroded

Rear brake discs worn/corroded

Under trays and plastic covers underneath vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 24 Feb 2017 163,258 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside headlight cracked

Fail 21 Feb 2017 163,258 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 headlight cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2016 160,353 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front headlight cracked

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 150,759 miles

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

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

offside front headlight cracked

Fail 13 Feb 2015 150,759 miles

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

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

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

offside front headlight cracked

Pass 11 Feb 2014 140,995 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)

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

offside head lamp cracked

Fail 11 Feb 2014 140,995 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

offside head lamp cracked

Pass 9 Feb 2013 125,195 miles

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

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

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

offside headlight cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2012 106,487 miles

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

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

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)

both rear brake discs corroded

offside headlight cracked

Pass 27 Jan 2011 89,008 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside headlight cracked

Pass 8 Feb 2010 68,133 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 68,133 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 63,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 63,260 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 57,888 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 57,888 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 47,924 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 35,584 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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SY03 EXS is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Red with a 2,926cc diesel 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 SY03 EXS, 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 SY03 EXS registered?

SY03 EXS is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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