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WJ53 DVC

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,843 mi
Last recorded182,843 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 DVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 182,843 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 171,539 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 165,696 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023
Fail 18 Jan 2023

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 159,265 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 159,265 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 157,500 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 155,756 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 151,440 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 151,440 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 146,585 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edges

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 30 Jan 2017 141,220 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Jan 2017 141,220 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2016 135,616 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 135,616 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 128,283 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 9 Jan 2015 128,283 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 115,195 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 115,195 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 101,365 miles

Small cut in n/s/r tyre.

Fail 5 Sep 2012 101,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Small cut in n/s/r tyre.

Pass 30 Sep 2011 87,137 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 74,281 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 71,444 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 53,252 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 33,930 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 30,791 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 DVC is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WJ53 DVC, 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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WJ53 DVC is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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