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YK53 YTC

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 YTC
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2021

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust system heat shields adrift

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Inner Sill inner wheel arch & door step corroded NON prescribed area

Nearside Rear Ride height sensor deteriorated

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Sill inner wheel arch & door step corroded NON prescribed area

Offside Rear Ride height sensor deteriorated

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

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Oct 2020 105,500 miles

Centre heat shield adrift

Nearside & offside rear ride height sensors deteriorated

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside rear inner sill wheel arch & door step corroded NON prescribed area

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear inner sill wheel arch & door step corroded NON prescribed area

Under-body covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Oct 2020 105,497 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted Park brake (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted Park brake (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Centre heat shield adrift

Nearside & offside rear ride height sensors deteriorated

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside rear inner sill wheel arch & door step corroded NON prescribed area

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear inner sill wheel arch & door step corroded NON prescribed area

Under-body covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Nov 2019

Exhaust system rear heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

Under-body covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Nov 2019

Exhaust system rear heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

Under-body covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Oct 2018

Exhaust system rear silencer heat shield loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Oct 2017 90,164 miles

Both front drop glass windows tinted

Exhaust system rear heat shield adrift

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-body covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Nov 2016 86,614 miles

Exhaust system rear heat shield adrift

Nearside & offside front drop glasses tinted

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-body covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Nov 2016 86,614 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust system rear heat shield adrift

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-body covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Oct 2015 79,609 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Fail 8 Oct 2015 79,959 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 31 Oct 2014 73,510 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 73,510 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 73,470 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

corrosion under vehicle

exhaust corroding

hole nearside front light lense

nearside outer cv boot weeping

offside outer cv boot insecure shaft end

Pass 23 Oct 2013 68,501 miles

Front to rear brake pipes surface corroded

Nearside main beam headlamp deteriorated/lens damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 68,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front to rear brake pipes surface corroded

nearside main beam headlamp deteriorated/lens damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2012 61,529 miles

Nearside & offside front drop glasses tinted to excess

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 61,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside & offside front drop glasses tinted to excess

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 57,640 miles

Nearside & offside front drop glasses tinted to excess

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

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 57,636 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside & offside front drop glasses tinted to excess

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

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 53,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

stone chip/hole in nearside headlight cover

Fail 28 Sep 2010 53,337 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

stone chip/hole in nearside headlight cover

Pass 30 Sep 2009 47,322 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 43,634 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 36,664 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 28,005 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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YK53 YTC is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 YK53 YTC, 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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YK53 YTC is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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