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VN03 LFZ

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

175,861 mi
Last recorded175,861 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 LFZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2025 175,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/45/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 170,626 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 165,137 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/under wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill /under wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

plastic trim fitted under wheelarches

Pass 5 May 2021 158,943 miles
Fail 1 May 2021 158,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 156,845 miles

Nearside Front Lamp Unit Cracked

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 156,845 miles

Nearside Front Lamp Unit Cracked

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 147,249 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Arm Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Arm Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 138,826 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 138,797 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 129,984 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 119,387 miles

front discs rusty

front pads wearing low

oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2016 119,105 miles

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

front discs rusty

front pads wearing low

oil leak

slight play offside front rose bush

Pass 19 Feb 2015 113,503 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 103,737 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 94,156 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 85,314 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 71,638 miles

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

servicable scoring of nearside and offside rear brake discs

Pass 29 Jan 2010 60,495 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 47,579 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 47,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 35,136 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 33,091 miles

All 4 tyres getting low

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 23,468 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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VN03 LFZ is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 VN03 LFZ, 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 VN03 LFZ registered?

VN03 LFZ is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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