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WM53 OVC

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,677 mi
Last recorded168,677 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 OVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 168,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 161,042 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 154,339 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 151,478 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 137,231 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Steps corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2018 114,334 miles

Both steps corroded

Nearside front cv gaitor insecure

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

Slight play offside front track rod end

Pass 18 Apr 2017 95,336 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

both side steps are very badly corroded and unsafe to support weight

Pass 26 Apr 2016 86,596 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 77,385 miles

as on test number 159933585097

Fail 24 Mar 2015 77,372 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 73,529 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 66,887 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 63,268 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 63,205 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 56,432 miles

Offside rear brake disc worn

Fail 15 Apr 2011 56,431 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Offside rear brake disc worn

Pass 18 Mar 2010 47,736 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 45,076 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 37,446 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 33,268 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 26,570 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 OVC is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WM53 OVC, 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 OVC registered?

WM53 OVC is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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The MOT history for WM53 OVC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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