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WM53 NLD

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

161,294 mi
Last recorded161,294 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 NLD
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 161,294 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 161,287 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area/ wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 156,486 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 154,285 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 154,285 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 152,641 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 151,817 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Aug 2019 148,771 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 142,067 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 136,687 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 130,089 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 122,682 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 112,466 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s/r tyre has a slight split in tread pattern

Pass 10 Sep 2013 104,938 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 95,175 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 85,491 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 78,431 miles

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

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)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2009 73,792 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 66,139 miles

o/s/f tyre low on inner/outer edge

Fail 2 Oct 2008 65,587 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre low on inner/outer edge

Pass 22 Oct 2007 56,046 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 40,016 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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WM53 NLD is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 NLD, 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 NLD registered?

WM53 NLD is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 13 October 2003.

Is WM53 NLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM53 NLD shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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