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YH03 ZXU

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Gold Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

140,647 mi
Last recorded140,647 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 ZXU
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 140,647 miles

sill covers fitted

suspension arms and front subframe corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2025 140,387 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heavy underside surface corrosion.. underside covers fitted..sill corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2025 140,383 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heavy underside surface corrosion.. underside covers fitted..sill corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2024 140,273 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 140,201 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 140,139 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 139,411 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 138,251 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 136,034 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 133,841 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 129,975 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 119,478 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 110,275 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 110,274 miles

Front Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 100,593 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 91,536 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 84,651 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 70,965 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 76,801 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 69,109 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 69,109 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 62,452 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 60,340 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 60,340 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 43,083 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 43,083 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 27,106 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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YH03 ZXU is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Gold with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YH03 ZXU, 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 YH03 ZXU registered?

YH03 ZXU is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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