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WG53 CCA

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

212,469 mi
Last recorded212,469 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 CCA
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 212,469 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

rear subframe coated

Pass 25 May 2022 208,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Mirror discoloured not affecting vision

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 208,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Mirror discoloured not affecting vision

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 203,897 miles

Air suspension inactive message on dash

Brake wear indicator on dash

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack gaiter needs to be removed to assess wear. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play loose in housing. Bolts possibly seized (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 199,757 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 199,752 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Water Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 195,277 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 195,225 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 190,800 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 190,792 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 177,087 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 157,574 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 141,158 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 116,619 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 94,772 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 75,915 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 55,595 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 45,928 miles

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

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

Offside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 45,928 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 39,358 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 31,073 miles

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

damage to nearside front light cover

sidewall damage to both nearside tyres

Pass 30 Oct 2006 24,102 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 24,102 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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WG53 CCA is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WG53 CCA, 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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WG53 CCA is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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