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YL03 BYU

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,551 mi
Last recorded177,551 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 BYU
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 177,551 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 166,118 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 165,868 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 154,062 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 154,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2018 140,864 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 140,732 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 138,427 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 136,840 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 133,747 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 131,379 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 128,688 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 124,282 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 16 May 2011 120,023 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 112,951 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 112,951 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 98,046 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 98,046 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 82,608 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 68,418 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 52,256 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 52,256 miles

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

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

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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YL03 BYU is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YL03 BYU, 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 YL03 BYU registered?

YL03 BYU is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 30 August 2003.

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