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VU03 CEX

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

147,975 mi
Last recorded147,975 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 CEX
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 147,975 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 145,617 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 139,185 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

slight oil leak

stone chip in zone A

Pass 24 Jun 2020 128,556 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 128,556 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S & N/S front lower rear arm inner bushes play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OS Front forward lower arm inner bush worn/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced O/S rear sill corroded and holed. Sills covered preventing further inspection (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 122,966 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S & O/S front wishbone arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 122,964 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Cv boot split grease all around drive shaft area (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S & O/S front wishbone arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 116,139 miles

play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 26 Jun 2018 116,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 112,710 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 107,282 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 103,209 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 98,845 miles

Nearside Front 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 28 Jun 2013 69,148 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 69,148 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 84,792 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 82,121 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 82,121 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 76,635 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear drive shaft gaitor split

Pass 2 Jul 2009 69,892 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 69,717 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2008 58,183 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 45,856 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 35,425 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 35,425 miles

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

nearside front brake pad wear wire broken

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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VU03 CEX is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VU03 CEX, 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 VU03 CEX registered?

VU03 CEX is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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