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W5 RPS

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

133,883 mi
Last recorded133,883 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 RPS
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 133,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all four (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 129,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 30 Apr 2024 124,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear compliance arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward arm ball joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear compliance arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 120,343 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 117,116 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 110,852 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 106,973 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 102,684 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 98,164 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 94,235 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 88,266 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 35,408 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014
Pass 8 Aug 2013 75,274 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 75,262 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 69,479 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 64,164 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 54,788 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 46,428 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 41,933 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 36,552 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 29,852 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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W5 RPS is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 W5 RPS, 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 W5 RPS registered?

W5 RPS is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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