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VX03 LGK

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Gold Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

213,025 mi
Last recorded213,025 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 LGK
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 213,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under body surface corrosion ,unable to check sills,sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2025 213,025 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under body surface corrosion ,unable to check sills,sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2024 203,411 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion in many places also under sealed

Pass 21 Mar 2023 192,132 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under sealed

under side corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2022 178,948 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material many (1.1.11 (c))

under sealed

under side corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2021 168,890 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all in different places (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front height sensor link cable tied in place

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

side steps corroded badly

under sealed in places and corroded in places

Fail 4 Mar 2021 168,881 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all in different places (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front height sensor link cable tied in place

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

side steps corroded badly

under sealed in places and corroded in places

Pass 25 Mar 2020 164,134 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear many bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion in places

Pass 26 Apr 2019 158,458 miles

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under sealed

Fail 26 Apr 2019 158,458 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under sealed

Fail 24 Apr 2019 158,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor to seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

front sub frame rusty

rear seat belts not tested due to full of tyres

Pass 25 Apr 2018 147,678 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 145,133 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded section canot fully inspect (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both sides rear inner sills corroded not in prescribed area

Fail 8 Mar 2017

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded section canot fully inspect (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 138,699 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 133,088 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 133,088 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 19 Feb 2014 132,160 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 129,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower 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 9 Mar 2012 120,336 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 108,554 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 108,554 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 92,171 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 79,576 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 66,638 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 52,544 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 34,236 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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VX03 LGK is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Gold with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VX03 LGK, 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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VX03 LGK is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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