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YC53 VCU

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

190,318 mi
Last recorded190,318 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 VCU
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 190,318 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 186,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 12 Dec 2017 175,010 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 175,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 169,085 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 174,204 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort n/s and o/s (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 168,597 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 161,568 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 155,327 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 147,435 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 138,538 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 128,881 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 114,037 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 94,701 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 75,395 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 54,907 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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YC53 VCU is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 VCU, 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 VCU registered?

YC53 VCU is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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