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WA53 UUG

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

37,987 mi
Last recorded37,987 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 UUG
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 37,987 miles

Central Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

front too rear brake pipes covered and not checked

plastic sill covers fitted

surface corrosion o/s and n/s inner/outer sills

Fail 11 Aug 2022 37,977 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

front too rear brake pipes covered and not checked

plastic sill covers fitted

surface corrosion o/s and n/s inner/outer sills

Fail 29 Jun 2022 37,938 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm outer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs are corroded on the inner braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 32,095 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jun 2021 32,066 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 29,683 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 27,077 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 23,901 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 22,800 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 20,228 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 20,214 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 14,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2014 14,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2013 6,986 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 102,580 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 94,785 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2011 94,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 85,925 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges (Nexen 275/40 R20 106V)

Front brake discs worn

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 85,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges (Nexen 275/40 R20 106V)

Front brake discs worn

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 79,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 valve caps missing

n/s cv boot weeping grease

n/s/r lamp cracked

o/s/f foglight condensated up

Pass 28 Jan 2010 87,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/r lamp cracked

subframe has light corosion

Pass 2 Feb 2009 76,894 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 67,179 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 53,805 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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WA53 UUG is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WA53 UUG, 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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WA53 UUG is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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