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VU53 HBF

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

148,994 mi
Last recorded148,994 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 HBF
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 148,994 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge bald (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface rust under the vehicle and on some components & brake discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Feb 2019 133,705 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 133,697 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 129,375 miles
Pass 5 May 2017

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front washer jet not working but sufficient water reaching the screen.

Fail 5 May 2017

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front washer jet not working but sufficient water reaching the screen.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 113,109 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 105,047 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 98,800 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 84,863 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 70,929 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 70,641 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 60,609 miles

orange tape on side repeators

Pass 26 Aug 2010 57,967 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 44,579 miles

various steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 1 Apr 2009 44,579 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs worn

imbalance and variation front brakes

various steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 17 Dec 2008 41,276 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 35,989 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 28,611 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 HBF is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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