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YH53 FPZ

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,293 mi
Last recorded95,293 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 FPZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 95,293 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 95,293 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2019

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

Fail 3 Feb 2019

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 87,130 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Feb 2017 82,182 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Feb 2017 82,182 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Lamp lens damaged resulting in sharp and jagged edge (6.1.C.1)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre inner sidewall has small split

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake requirements only just met, it would appear that system need service or adjustment.

Fail 13 Jan 2017 82,140 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2016 73,524 miles

Both Side Steps Corroded

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 70,306 miles

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

Oil leak

both side step metal excessivly corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2014 70,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

both side step metal excessivly corroded

offside front tyre has a deep cut on outer edge but no cord visible

Pass 14 Jan 2014 68,067 miles

both side step metal excessivly corroded

nearside front tyre outer edge cracked

nearside rear tyre outer edge cracked

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 3 Jan 2013 65,668 miles

Rear diff. leaking from fail seal.

Fail 3 Jan 2013 65,668 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear diff. leaking from fail seal.

Pass 5 Jan 2012 64,015 miles

offside front brake flexi-hose twisted

Pass 5 Jan 2011 59,248 miles

advance play both rear lower suspension joints

advance play both rear top suspension joints

both front metal brake pipes rusty

both rear discs badly rusty and corroded

offside front brake hose twisted

parking brake effort low

some oil leaks engine

Pass 5 Nov 2010 26,569 miles

slight scoring on front discs

Pass 12 Jan 2010 51,585 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 40,877 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 40,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 38,594 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

ns mirror housing loose

Fail 24 Sep 2008 38,594 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

ns mirror housing loose

Pass 5 Oct 2007 32,706 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

E .M .L light on.

Pass 2 Oct 2006 25,443 miles

engin managment light on dash

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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YH53 FPZ is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YH53 FPZ, 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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YH53 FPZ is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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