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YR03 BGU

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,404 mi
Last recorded177,404 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 BGU
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 177,404 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 177,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Towbar attachment insecure Bolts loose (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2022 168,384 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 159,578 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 157,159 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 157,159 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front both tyres starting to crack

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

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

oil low

Pass 16 Aug 2016 152,038 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 151,362 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 141,347 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 134,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear diff oil seal leaking

Pass 3 Apr 2013 126,241 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 115,966 miles

Oil leak

Stone chip on O/S/F headlight glass not affecting beam pattern

Wiper inoperative on N/S/F headlight

Pass 9 Mar 2011 106,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 94,650 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 81,968 miles

o/s head lamp cracked

o/s headlamp washer motor inop

rear washer inop

Fail 31 Mar 2009 81,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

o/s head lamp cracked

o/s headlamp washer motor inop

rear washer inop

Pass 4 Mar 2008 66,949 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 66,944 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower 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)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 54,302 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 41,352 miles

rear wiper smears

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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YR03 BGU is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YR03 BGU, 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 YR03 BGU registered?

YR03 BGU is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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