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WJ53 DSE

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

166,723 mi
Last recorded166,723 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 DSE
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 166,723 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underbody corrosion from front to rear

Pass 23 Oct 2023 166,011 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 165,888 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 164,746 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 161,074 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 161,074 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 149,799 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 136,077 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 114,002 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 109,320 miles

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2015 102,737 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 96,323 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 90,373 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 84,443 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 78,225 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 71,748 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 64,007 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 57,415 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 51,920 miles

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

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

brake pad warning sensor wire broken front

Pass 25 Sep 2006 42,446 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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WJ53 DSE is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 WJ53 DSE, 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 WJ53 DSE registered?

WJ53 DSE is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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