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WJ53 USO

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

131,356 mi
Last recorded131,356 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 131,356 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

underside has corrosion front and rear sub frames

Fail 24 Feb 2021 131,356 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

underside has corrosion front and rear sub frames

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All x4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 124,513 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 121,576 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 121,576 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Offside Front Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 118,952 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 116,860 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 27 May 2014 114,563 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 108,851 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 103,196 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 94,718 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 86,408 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 69,092 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 57,081 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2007 46,158 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 USO is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 USO, 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 USO registered?

WJ53 USO is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for WJ53 USO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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