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VU53 DWW

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Lpg 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,210 mi
Last recorded194,210 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 DWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 194,210 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 16,283 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 162,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of two (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 135,022 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 10 Nov 2015 118,821 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 118,821 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 102,024 miles

Chip in screen

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 101,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Chip in screen

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 88,064 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 88,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 84,996 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

n/s/f outer cv gaitor clip worn

rear diff oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2011 81,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 81,884 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 78,629 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 78,576 miles

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

n/s/f tyre condition

Pass 9 Nov 2009 72,977 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 72,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres perished

Pass 1 Nov 2008 68,920 miles

diff leaking

n/s front brake hose slightly twisted

r discs corroding

Pass 25 Oct 2007 64,716 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 59,799 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 59,497 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 DWW is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 4,398cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU53 DWW, 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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VU53 DWW is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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