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VU03 PFJ

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

145,482 mi
Last recorded145,482 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 PFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 145,482 miles

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

all underside covered in underseal

Fail 3 Oct 2024 145,466 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

all underside covered in underseal

Pass 8 Aug 2023 144,378 miles

Plastic covers fitted to vehicle underside (sills/inner arches and lower engine areas

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside coated with rustproofing

Pass 13 Dec 2021 143,188 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 139,612 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 139,602 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 138,163 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 133,639 miles

Lower ball joints getting worn both sides

handbrake only just made readings 17%

underside getting rusty

Pass 14 Dec 2017 129,891 miles

Front brake discs starting to get very worn

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded going to hose (3.6.B.2c)

starting to get corroded on the under side of vehicle.

Pass 15 Dec 2016 125,682 miles

Offside Front wiper getting worn

Pass 17 Dec 2015 121,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 121,446 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 120,188 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 116,225 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 116,225 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 103,885 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 103,758 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 82,313 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 82,813 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

drivers mirror slightly insecure but not effecting view to the rear

Pass 5 Oct 2011 82,340 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 75,360 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 75,360 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

condensation appearing in o/s/r light unit

Pass 14 Sep 2009 65,559 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 55,674 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 55,674 miles

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 45,148 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 36,173 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 PFJ is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Black 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 VU03 PFJ, 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 PFJ registered?

VU03 PFJ is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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