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TB53 MDS

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTB53 MDS
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2025

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 115,629 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 113,367 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 111,133 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 105,898 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule SOME HOSE'S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SOME STEEL (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 105,892 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule SOME HOSE'S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SOME STEEL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019
Fail 5 Sep 2019

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 93,409 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 93,409 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 82,715 miles

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 82,700 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 68,424 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 64,402 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall has damage

Nearside Rear tyre deflated

oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2014 59,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2014 59,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Slight cracking to Off side rear tyre outer side wall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 53,947 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 53,947 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 47,322 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

poewr steering level on minimum

Pass 30 Sep 2011 41,495 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 31,034 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 23,659 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 16,352 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 12,593 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 6,890 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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TB53 MDS is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 TB53 MDS, 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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TB53 MDS is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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