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YL53 EFU

2004 Land Rover Range Rover

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

145,902 mi
Last recorded145,902 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Range Rover98,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 EFU
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 145,902 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 141,950 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 138,435 miles

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

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2024 138,433 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2023 135,810 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 128,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Jan 2021

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear suspension airbag locating bolt missing

Pass 12 Jul 2019 111,803 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 111,803 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 96,457 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 96,457 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 82,998 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 82,480 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 79,827 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 79,827 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2015 77,270 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 77,270 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 74,460 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 74,460 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 71,448 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 66,973 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 61,645 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 56,106 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 56,106 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 46,990 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 38,871 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/f n/s dipp beame slight out of line

Pass 20 Feb 2007 29,492 miles

o/f head lamp slight high †at rear brakes pads 60% worne

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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YL53 EFU is a 2004 Land Rover Range Rover in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2004 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 98,255 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 YL53 EFU, 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 22 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 YL53 EFU registered?

YL53 EFU is a 2004 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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