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VU53 FGV

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

162,016 mi
Last recorded162,016 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 FGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 162,016 miles

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))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 162,016 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 150,666 miles

VEHICLE SHOWING SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

Fail 7 Jan 2019 150,666 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 139,220 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 139,220 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 129,001 miles

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

side steps corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2017 129,001 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 109,006 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014
Pass 10 Dec 2013 98,592 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2012 93,334 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 87,789 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 80,601 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 65,137 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 51,620 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 43,671 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 34,501 miles

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.

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 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.

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