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XXI 228

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Gold Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

287,006 mi
Last recorded287,006 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXXI 228
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 287,006 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 264,115 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Under body corroded various sections

Pass 18 Jul 2023 235,102 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

under body corroded various sections

Pass 9 Jul 2022 216,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 118,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 112,065 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019

vehicle in good order

Pass 11 Jul 2018 105,935 miles

Central Front Upper Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 102,121 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 95,108 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 84,971 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 75,459 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 66,177 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 57,605 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 50,377 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 44,248 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 38,948 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 33,482 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight oil leak from rear diff drain plug

Pass 10 Aug 2007 27,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

small split in offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 9 Aug 2007 27,174 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

small split in offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 4 Aug 2006 22,055 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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XXI 228 is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Gold with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 XXI 228, 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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XXI 228 is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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