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YE53 LGL

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

129,994 mi
Last recorded129,994 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 LGL
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 129,994 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 126,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 126,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 125,284 miles

Offside Rear back plate loose

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear rear subframe bush at rear

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear rear subframe bush at rear

Pass 26 Oct 2021

front screen chipped

front sub frame corroding

Fail 22 Oct 2021

Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

front screen chipped

front sub frame corroding

Pass 28 Oct 2020 118,955 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 116,145 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 111,613 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 104,189 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 104,189 miles

Central Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 96,860 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 96,860 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 90,407 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 84,595 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 77,434 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 71,871 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 65,934 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 60,856 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 55,969 miles

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)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 50,390 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 42,930 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 32,891 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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YE53 LGL is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YE53 LGL, 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 YE53 LGL registered?

YE53 LGL is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 9 October 2003.

Is YE53 LGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE53 LGL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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