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VU53 GKK

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

66,499 mi
Last recorded66,499 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 GKK
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 66,499 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 60,801 miles

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

underside corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2023 60,767 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 60,350 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2021 59,768 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 58,928 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 56,917 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 55,147 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 54,625 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 53,689 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 52,749 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 51,674 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 50,812 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 48,592 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 46,198 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 42,821 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 42,821 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 36,773 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 30,564 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 30,564 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 23,781 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 GKK is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GKK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU53 GKK registered?

VU53 GKK is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is VU53 GKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU53 GKK shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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