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WM53 NCX

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,852 mi
Last recorded162,852 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 NCX
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 162,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 162,842 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 150,886 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2020 143,102 miles

advise parking brake adjustment limit just met

light under vehicle corrosion

Fail 29 Oct 2019 142,269 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever little reserve travel

Parking brake light on when parking brake lever released

Pass 22 Oct 2018 137,349 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 137,267 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2017 134,352 miles

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)

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2016 128,185 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 124,145 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded marginal pass very poor access (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded marginal pass very poor access (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust fixings rusting

handbrake should be better

Pass 1 Sep 2014 121,395 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 119,223 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 115,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

metal in rear tyre tread

n/s wiper fixing cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2011 112,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

boot split o/s track control arm

Fail 10 Jun 2011 112,192 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

boot split o/s track control arm

Pass 2 Jun 2010 98,324 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 85,454 miles

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

some brake pipes are inaccessible

Pass 9 May 2008 74,593 miles

offside headlamp shows no upsweep in beam pattern

Pass 10 Apr 2007 57,239 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 35,697 miles

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

noise from nsr when handbrake applied.

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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WM53 NCX is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WM53 NCX, 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 WM53 NCX registered?

WM53 NCX is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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