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VK53 YLW

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,941 mi
Last recorded145,941 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 YLW
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 145,941 miles

Near side front door mirror cover broken

near side rear number plate light not working

Pass 29 Jun 2018
Fail 29 Jun 2018

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 137,934 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2016

dirty underside

Pass 8 Jun 2015
Pass 6 Jun 2014

only just clean enough to test

Pass 7 Jun 2013 102,492 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 94,882 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2012 94,878 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 83,220 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 71,230 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 61,424 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 37,952 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 37,952 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 37,952 miles

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

All tyre tread depths 2mm legal limit 1.6mm

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Light damage to front screen but not affecting the drivers view of the road

Pass 23 Oct 2006 36,563 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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VK53 YLW is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK53 YLW, 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 VK53 YLW registered?

VK53 YLW is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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