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YD53 CAV

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

280,786 mi
Last recorded280,786 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 CAV
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 280,786 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES WORNON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 274,286 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 261,514 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 251,969 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 240,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 226,957 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 20,176 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 186,784 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 185,688 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jul 2016 185,682 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

brake pad light on

Pass 27 Jul 2015 176,692 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 168,182 miles

Air suspension inactive.

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 168,182 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Air suspension inactive.

Nearside Rear 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 7 Aug 2013 152,102 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 152,102 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 132,803 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 132,802 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 114,625 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 105,056 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 94,134 miles

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

n/s mirror head loose

Fail 13 Aug 2009 94,134 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

n/s mirror head loose

Pass 2 Sep 2008 78,319 miles

n/s mirror has slight play on folding hinge

Pass 3 Sep 2007 62,125 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 62,124 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 43,524 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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YD53 CAV is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YD53 CAV, 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 YD53 CAV registered?

YD53 CAV is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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