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VX03 LHE

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

200,940 mi
Last recorded200,940 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 LHE
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021 200,940 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 188,772 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 188,771 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 184,720 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 175,724 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 157,770 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 154,582 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 152,236 miles

play in o/s rear wheel bearing

play in top of steering column

Fail 18 Aug 2015 152,236 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

play in o/s rear wheel bearing

play in top of steering column

Pass 19 Aug 2014 148,454 miles

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

handbrake reading low

rubbing noise from rear brakes

trailer socket corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2014 148,454 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

handbrake reading low

rubbing noise from rear brakes

trailer socket corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2013 146,564 miles

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

Tow bar electric 13 pin socket deteriorated/corroded pins, slight fault....

inner brake pads look low....

offside front inner of brake disc deteriorated and worn....

Pass 18 Oct 2012 139,402 miles

n/s metal framework of step corroded and holed

Pass 10 Oct 2011 127,293 miles

2 x rear brake discs slightly deteriorated....

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

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

advise to relace offside front tyre....

Pass 17 Feb 2010 106,177 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 88,888 miles

front brake discs & pads worn low.

Fail 24 Sep 2008 88,878 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front brake discs & pads worn low.

nearside rear tyre has an object in the tread area.

Pass 20 Sep 2007 74,111 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 56,021 miles

brake fluid level low.

front brake discs & pads worn low.

park brake performance low 19% (fail if below 16%).

rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 29 Sep 2005 41,962 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 LHE is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VX03 LHE, 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 LHE is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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