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VN53 UTX

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

147,244 mi
Last recorded147,244 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 UTX
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 147,244 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 145,131 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

corrosion too vehicle, not considered excessive

Pass 14 Jun 2021 140,256 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 138,571 miles

Nearside Rear jacking point

Pass 7 Feb 2019 132,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 123,894 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 116,260 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 107,203 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 100,914 miles

Possible fuel leak

Fail 5 Jan 2015 100,914 miles

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Possible fuel leak

Pass 25 Feb 2014 96,797 miles

front wiper have a slight smear

Pass 21 Dec 2012 92,511 miles

N/S/F WIPER HAS A SLIGHT SMEAR

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F TYRE HAS A CUT IN SIDEWALL (NOT TO CORDS)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 92,414 miles

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

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

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

N/S/F WIPER HAS A SLIGHT SMEAR

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F TYRE HAS A CUT IN SIDEWALL (NOT TO CORDS)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 88,072 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 83,138 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 83,138 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 76,219 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 76,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 69,955 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2007 61,848 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 51,885 miles

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

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 UTX is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UTX, 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 UTX registered?

VN53 UTX is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 21 October 2003.

Is VN53 UTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN53 UTX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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