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YF03 BTL

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

165,930 mi
Last recorded165,930 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 BTL
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 165,930 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 7 Dec 2016 165,912 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 26 Nov 2015 154,182 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

under trays fitted so that some components could not be fully inspected

Pass 11 Dec 2014 141,134 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 141,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 128,421 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 128,421 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 116,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 106,479 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 104,822 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

engine constantly stalling on roadtest

offside front tyre has cut in sidewall, not through to cords

Pass 29 Jun 2010 95,155 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 95,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 76,888 miles

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall slight cut bot no cords showing time of test

Pass 2 Jul 2008 58,520 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 42,552 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 32,284 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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YF03 BTL is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YF03 BTL, 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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YF03 BTL is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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