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VU53 AOL

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,538 mi
Last recorded154,538 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 AOL
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 154,538 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 141,188 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 139,143 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 135,126 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear 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 8 Jan 2013 127,045 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn.

O/S/R Anti-roll bar drop link worn.

Fail 4 Jan 2013 127,027 miles

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

N/S/R Tyre worn.

O/S/R Anti-roll bar drop link worn.

Pass 12 Jan 2012 121,884 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 110,220 miles

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)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 110,220 miles

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

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)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 95,402 miles

Park brake efficiency- vehicle has only just met the required park brake efficiency-it may need adjustment or repair.

Pass 16 Feb 2009 80,475 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 65,243 miles

Advise: number plates attached with temporary fixings

Fail 1 Feb 2008 65,243 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 49,360 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 47,402 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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VU53 AOL is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VU53 AOL, 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 VU53 AOL registered?

VU53 AOL is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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