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YL03 BYY

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

166,295 mi
Last recorded166,295 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 BYY
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 166,295 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 160,990 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R rigid section of flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 160,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R rigid section of flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2024 155,337 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 153,117 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 145,673 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 133,956 miles

Vehicle underside has additional underbody protection applied including to all rigid brake pipes and suspension components

Pass 12 Dec 2019 126,861 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

just passed 16% parking brake efficiency

nearside rear tyre getting worn

Fail 12 Dec 2019 126,861 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

just passed 16% parking brake efficiency

nearside rear tyre getting worn

Pass 29 Jan 2019 123,025 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 123,025 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 114,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre side wall damage but not to cords

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge but not to cords

Fail 29 Jan 2018 114,604 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users step mount insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre side wall damage but not to cords

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge but not to cords

Pass 25 Jan 2017 102,381 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 92,752 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 92,693 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of the brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of the brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 88,336 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 83,858 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 79,228 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 74,370 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 68,350 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 62,585 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 55,934 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 55,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 50,507 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 36,932 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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YL03 BYY 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 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 YL03 BYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL03 BYY registered?

YL03 BYY is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is YL03 BYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL03 BYY shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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