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YV03 BVR

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,008 mi
Last recorded142,008 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 BVR
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 142,008 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear brake hoses have slight corossion to the ferruls

slight play in both rear rose joints

Pass 4 Jan 2018 141,970 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

slight play in rear suspension rose joints nearside and offside

Fail 2 Jan 2018 141,968 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

slight play in rear suspension rose joints nearside and offside

Pass 15 Dec 2016 136,077 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 136,076 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

handbrake efficiency only just met

Pass 11 Dec 2015 128,413 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 128,409 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint susp arms x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

passenger door does not latch securely closed rear tailgate/ lower (6.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 118,656 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 118,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 108,902 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 108,902 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 101,672 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2011 90,959 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 90,957 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 85,111 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 80,911 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 80,828 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 75,886 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 64,146 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 51,249 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 46,240 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 46,238 miles

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

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

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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YV03 BVR is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YV03 BVR, 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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YV03 BVR is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 29 August 2003.

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