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YP53 UBT

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Gas bi-fuel 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

184,860 mi
Last recorded184,860 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 UBT
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 184,860 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit, heavily worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front position and indicator lens cracked

parking brake low effort but met requirements

Fail 8 Mar 2019 184,850 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit, heavily worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front position and indicator lens cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2018

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 23 Mar 2018

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 26 Feb 2018

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 176,312 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 172,463 miles

Both o/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint covers are damaged but preventing the ingress of dirt.

Engine coolant leak.

Engine oil leak

Slight play in n/s/r hub lower bush.

Fail 21 Mar 2016 172,461 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative washer (1.7.2)

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

Both o/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint covers are damaged but preventing the ingress of dirt.

Engine coolant leak.

Engine cover and under-tray fitted obscuring some components.

Engine oil leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play in n/s/r hub lower bush.

Some under vehicle corrosion in areas but not considered as excessive.

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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YP53 UBT is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 4,398cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YP53 UBT, 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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YP53 UBT is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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