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YC53 HSP

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,497 mi
Last recorded150,497 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 HSP
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 150,497 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 138,848 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 129,925 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 122,254 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 116,240 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 104,540 miles

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

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

driver seat control panel insecure

Pass 12 Nov 2019 94,791 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 87,279 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 87,278 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 77,113 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main at rear flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded steal section of flexible hose assembly (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded steal section of flexible hose assembly (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 70,595 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 62,677 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 56,743 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 52,101 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 49,833 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 49,829 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 48,543 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

chip in windscreen

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 9 Apr 2011 48,407 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

chip in windscreen

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 17 May 2010 46,184 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 44,090 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 41,958 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 37,936 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 37,936 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 37,021 miles

handbrake performance near to limit.

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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YC53 HSP is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YC53 HSP, 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 YC53 HSP registered?

YC53 HSP is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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