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YF53 JGO

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

211,298 mi
Last recorded211,298 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 JGO
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 211,298 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 211,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2020 207,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside and rear quarter panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

trays and covers fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2019 203,031 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 203,021 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 196,954 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 186,551 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2017 186,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush,,,CHALKED (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre rear (5.2.5b)

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2016 177,685 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 177,419 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 167,275 miles

parking brake only just good enough

Pass 21 Oct 2014 158,452 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 147,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2013 147,610 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2012 137,263 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 137,250 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 128,559 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 117,187 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 117,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 106,906 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 106,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 82,254 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 62,304 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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YF53 JGO is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YF53 JGO, 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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YF53 JGO is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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