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WJ53 YFC

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

147,767 mi
Last recorded147,767 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 YFC
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 147,767 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 147,265 miles

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

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

engine oil leaks

powersteering heavy

Fail 29 Jan 2019 147,261 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

engine oil leaks

powersteering heavy

Pass 14 Feb 2018 140,470 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 131,855 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 121,920 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 120,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 114,599 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 114,595 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 113,129 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 113,129 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 99,945 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 82,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

baby seat fitted to n/s/r

n/s mirror loose

Pass 15 Dec 2009 82,344 miles

baby seat fitted to n/s/r

n/s mirror loose

Pass 16 Dec 2008 64,571 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 46,553 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 24,574 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 24,574 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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 YFC is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YFC, 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 YFC is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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