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YO53 VGN

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,262 mi
Last recorded182,262 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 VGN
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 182,262 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 182,261 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 175,125 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 175,088 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 167,885 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 167,875 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 158,031 miles

Nearside Front washer poor but working

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2016 149,678 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 144,785 miles

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Pass 27 Sep 2013 134,627 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 134,627 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 123,320 miles

handbrake securing brackets cutting into cables

Fail 20 Sep 2012 123,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

handbrake securing brackets cutting into cables

Pass 29 Sep 2011 116,428 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 105,408 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 105,408 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 93,295 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 93,295 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 86,013 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 76,896 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 63,144 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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YO53 VGN is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YO53 VGN, 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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YO53 VGN is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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