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VU53 WTE

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,217 mi
Last recorded164,217 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 WTE
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 164,217 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 158,039 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)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 158,003 miles

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

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

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 4 Feb 2017 152,083 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 146,833 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 141,671 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014

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

n/s/f backplate insecure

Fail 23 Jun 2014

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

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

n/s/f backplate insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2013 131,406 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013
Pass 26 Jan 2012 115,366 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 103,156 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 89,339 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen sunstrip in swept area

Pass 10 Mar 2009 77,828 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 63,092 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 48,421 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 48,097 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Oct 2006 48,063 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 WTE is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WTE, 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 WTE registered?

VU53 WTE is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for VU53 WTE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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