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VX53 YSB

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 YSB
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026
Pass 11 Jun 2025 108,160 miles
Fail 21 May 2025

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 99,123 miles

Rear suspension/beam axel surface corrosion

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 May 2022 95,764 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2021 88,631 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 83,351 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 83,351 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 80,553 miles

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

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

plastic side trims fitted preventing inspection of outer sills

Fail 16 Jan 2019 80,548 miles

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

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

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

plastic side trims fitted preventing inspection of outer sills

Pass 16 Jan 2018 78,388 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2017 75,037 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 72,157 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 69,763 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 66,442 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)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 65,415 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 65,415 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 61,614 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 52,552 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 45,282 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 41,505 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 33,110 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 27,674 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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VX53 YSB is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VX53 YSB, 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 VX53 YSB registered?

VX53 YSB is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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