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YY53 LDJ

2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Gold Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,995 mi
Last recorded138,995 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover99,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 LDJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 138,995 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 134,219 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 127,671 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 122,693 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 117,420 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 113,580 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under body corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2014 104,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 104,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 97,037 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 97,037 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 90,492 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 90,492 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge (almost to cords)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 79,039 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 70,253 miles

Nearside Rear Lower 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)

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

rear discs corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2010 70,090 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front brake backplate insecure

rear discs corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2009 58,666 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 58,503 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 47,682 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 47,681 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 38,900 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 28,713 miles

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

n/s/f tyre inner edge feathering

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall scrubbed

o/s and n/s headlight aims have no kick up to beam pattern

Fail 13 Sep 2006 28,713 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall scrubbed

o/s and n/s headlight aims have no kick up to beam pattern

o/s/f tyre inner edge feathering

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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YY53 LDJ is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover in Gold with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YY53 LDJ, 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 YY53 LDJ registered?

YY53 LDJ is a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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