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YJ53 JKV

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,232 mi
Last recorded149,232 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 JKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 149,232 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 144,358 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 140,225 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 134,709 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 122,331 miles

Engine oil leaks

Front suspension rear arm inner bushes starting to split

Rear brake disc's corroded and pads not using all braking surfaces

Slight play in raer suspension top hub bushes

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 122,331 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine oil leaks

Front suspension rear arm inner bushes starting to split

Rear brake disc's corroded and pads not using all braking surfaces

Slight play in raer suspension top hub bushes

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 113,074 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 113,074 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 106,530 miles

bad oil leak from auto-transmission, suspect torque converter seal

rear discs worn and rusty

slight lift in both rear suspension trunions

Fail 6 Jun 2011 106,522 miles

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

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

bad oil leak from auto-transmission, suspect torque converter seal

brake warning light showing on dash

slight lift in both rear suspension trunions

Pass 20 Jan 2010 92,904 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 67,375 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 47,211 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 41,152 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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YJ53 JKV is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JKV, 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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YJ53 JKV is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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