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YJ53 JJL

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

177,914 mi
Last recorded177,914 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 JJL
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 177,914 miles

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 172,590 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 172,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 169,531 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 168,299 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 163,661 miles

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

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

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

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

both sills slight corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2020 155,065 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 154,162 miles

under body corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2018 147,229 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 138,006 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s at flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 123,754 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 123,754 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 120,722 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 111,710 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 106,515 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 106,515 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 99,419 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 99,419 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 91,304 miles

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

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

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

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

cuts in offside front tyre inner wall.(no cord showing)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 81,875 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 73,553 miles

HAND BRAKE CLOSE TO LIMIT

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 73,553 miles

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

HAND BRAKE CLOSE TO LIMIT

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2009 67,332 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 53,853 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 53,842 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 44,337 miles

handbrake only just passing on effort

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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YJ53 JJL is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ53 JJL, 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 YJ53 JJL registered?

YJ53 JJL is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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