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VN53 RMZ

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

123,906 mi
Last recorded123,906 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 RMZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2021 123,906 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

offside wiper smearing

Pass 6 Mar 2020 120,983 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 120,983 miles

Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system both sides (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Feb 2020 120,967 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (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 at imminent risk of failure or fracture WHEEL ARCH AREA. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture WHEEL ARCH AREA. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 116,015 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 115,739 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 114,349 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 110,949 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 103,858 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 94,395 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 94,395 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 May 2013 91,830 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

hand-brake excessive travel

Pass 6 Jun 2012 86,264 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 77,509 miles

handbrake needs adjusting

Pass 19 May 2010 70,312 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 62,116 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 54,815 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 54,815 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 52,946 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 48,328 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 43,862 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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VN53 RMZ is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VN53 RMZ, 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 VN53 RMZ registered?

VN53 RMZ is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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