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VU53 HHX

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

193,810 mi
Last recorded193,810 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 193,810 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 184,023 miles

Handbrake effort is only just acceptable for the mot.

Some play in o/s end of steering rack.

Underside & components checked as well as possible through thick underseal.

Fail 30 Sep 2021 184,019 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Forwardmost joint - marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Handbrake effort is only just acceptable for the mot.

Some play in o/s end of steering rack.

Underside & components checked as well as possible through thick underseal.

Pass 3 Oct 2020 176,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 172,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Dec 2012 172,684 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 163,231 miles

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

child seat fitted,n/s/r, not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2010 153,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2009 146,937 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 138,939 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 126,801 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 113,753 miles

advise o-s-r tyre starting to flat spot on inner edge

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 HHX is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HHX, 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 HHX registered?

VU53 HHX is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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