MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,016 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake performance not tested excessive leaks (1.2.1 (g))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipes corroded to excess (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
VEHICLE SHOWING SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH BLADES (3.4 (b) (ii))
VEHICLE SHOWING SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
side steps corroded
Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
side steps corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
slight oil leak
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
front tyres wearing on inner edges
rear exhaust tips slightly fouling rear bumper
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
windscreen damaged but not in swept area ( does require replacing
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?
Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VU53 FGV is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 FGV, 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 FGV registered?
VU53 FGV is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 10 September 2003.
Is VU53 FGV safe to buy?
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