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YR53 UMV

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

155,853 mi
Last recorded155,853 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 UMV
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 155,853 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 153,640 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 153,117 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 149,141 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 142,467 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 136,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 136,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 126,523 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 119,660 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 114,398 miles

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 107,966 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 99,570 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 91,007 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 83,256 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 83,254 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 71,040 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 71,040 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 63,934 miles

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

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

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

oil leak o/s/f inner driveshaft seal

Pass 25 Sep 2008 53,546 miles

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

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

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

oil leak inner drive shaft seal o/s/f

Fail 25 Sep 2008 53,546 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

oil leak inner drive shaft seal o/s/f

Pass 20 Sep 2007 41,426 miles

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

slight oil leak to o/s/f inner driveshaft

Pass 25 Sep 2006 29,793 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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YR53 UMV is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YR53 UMV, 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 YR53 UMV registered?

YR53 UMV is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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