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YH53 FRD

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,553 mi
Last recorded148,553 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 FRD
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 148,553 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front section front to rear @ n/s front wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside mirror glass insecure

general deterioration of rear suspension bushes

handbrake efficiency requirement only just met

slight damage to o/s/r light unit

some deterioration to n/s/r light unit

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 12 Nov 2019 140,816 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front section front to rear @ n/s front wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp insecure light unit (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside mirror glass insecure

general deterioration of rear suspension bushes

handbrake efficiency requirement only just met

slight damage to o/s/r light unit

some deterioration to n/s/r light unit

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 1 Nov 2019 140,815 miles

Brake performance not tested due to heavily worn ball joint (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch going to both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced light unit (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to slightly split from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 136,790 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 136,790 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 124,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Front both front suspension arm bushes starting to split from bonding

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear wiper worn

Fail 31 Oct 2017 124,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front both front suspension arm bushes starting to split from bonding

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear wiper worn

Pass 24 Oct 2016 111,035 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 106,448 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 101,498 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 96,192 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 90,257 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 86,156 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 86,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 82,015 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 82,015 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 73,824 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 71,643 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 71,621 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 52,864 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 32,712 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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YH53 FRD is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FRD, 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 FRD is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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