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Y28 AKE

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

140,343 mi
Last recorded140,343 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY28 AKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 140,343 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Pair (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All Dustcovers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 135,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2023 135,871 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVILY CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose

Nearside Rear Outer Wheel arch corroded but not with 30cm of a fallible item

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass discoloured

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

Offside Rear Outer Wheel arch corroded but not within 30cm of a fallible item

Oil leak, but not excessive

Parking brake efficiency only just met. Requires adjustment or repair

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVILY CORRODED

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track rod end (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 135,863 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Wheel arch corroded but not with 30cm of a fallible item

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm DOT CODE 2004 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Wheel arch corroded but not within 30cm of a fallible item

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. Requires adjustment or repair

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 132,428 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 132,428 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 130,816 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 124,531 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 124,531 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 116,438 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 116,438 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2018 111,399 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 111,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 101,226 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 101,226 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 92,239 miles

little reserve travel on handbrake

only just passed minimum requirements on handbrake test

Fail 1 Aug 2016 92,235 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish on sidewall

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 90,969 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

o/s front cv boot leaking

oil leaking

Pass 22 Jul 2014 90,031 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 87,256 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 78,670 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 70,732 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 63,101 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 55,698 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 47,505 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 47,260 miles

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 38,174 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 37,911 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 34,169 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 28,060 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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Y28 AKE is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 Y28 AKE, 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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Y28 AKE is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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