BF53 UGO

2003 LAND ROVER — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
LAND ROVER
Year
2003
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
2495 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
16 December 2026 (185 days away)
Last recorded mileage
38,851 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 40/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2003 Land Rover has 25 MOT tests on record with a 76% pass rate and 38,851 miles. While recent tests show resolution, the sheer volume of past issues and current advisories warrant a thorough inspection.

The vehicle shows consistent, normal annual usage averaging 6,206 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and a recent steady increase in mileage.

Things to check

  • Recurring major failures in brakes (8 times) and suspension (5 times) across multiple tests.
  • Persistent advisories for body corrosion and engine oil since the last test (Dec 2025).
  • First registration in 2003 means high insurance group (25-28) and significant road tax.
  • Not ULEZ-compliant, incurring a daily charge in London.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
  • Valid MOT until 2026-12-16, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • Consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 6,206 miles/year.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage manipulation.

Mileage history

Jan 2007: 38,851 mi PASSJun 2008: 48,908 mi FAILJun 2008: 48,914 mi PASSMay 2009: 51,789 mi PASSMay 2010: 54,365 mi FAILMay 2010: 54,366 mi PASSJun 2011: 56,830 mi PASSApr 2012: 58,491 mi PASSApr 2013: 64,897 mi PASSMay 2014: 72,935 mi PASSMay 2015: 77,555 mi FAILMay 2015: 77,556 mi PASSApr 2016: 81,187 mi PASSMay 2017: 87,442 mi PASSMay 2018: 93,431 mi FAILMay 2018: 93,462 mi PASSMay 2019: 99,846 mi FAILMay 2019: 99,850 mi PASSJun 2020: 106,034 mi FAILJul 2020: 106,034 mi PASSDec 2021: 111,873 mi PASSDec 2022: 120,886 mi PASSDec 2023: 128,538 mi PASSDec 2024: 136,003 mi PASSDec 2025: 142,324 mi PASS142k91k39kJan 2007Dec 2025

MOT test history — 19/25 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jan 2007 PASS 38,851 mi None recorded
Jun 2008 FAIL 48,908 mi
FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
FAIL Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Jun 2008 PASS 48,914 mi None recorded
May 2009 PASS 51,789 mi None recorded
May 2010 FAIL 54,365 mi
FAIL Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
May 2010 PASS 54,366 mi None recorded
Jun 2011 PASS 56,830 mi None recorded
Apr 2012 PASS 58,491 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
ADVISORY Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
USER ENTERED power steering pipes becoming rusty
USER ENTERED n/s/f suspension pipe becoming rusty
Apr 2013 PASS 64,897 mi None recorded
May 2014 PASS 72,935 mi None recorded
May 2015 FAIL 77,555 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
FAIL Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FAIL Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
May 2015 PASS 77,556 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Apr 2016 PASS 81,187 mi None recorded
May 2017 PASS 87,442 mi
ADVISORY chassis corroded
ADVISORY Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
ADVISORY Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
ADVISORY Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
May 2018 FAIL 93,431 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MAJOR Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
May 2018 PASS 93,462 mi
ADVISORY Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
May 2019 FAIL 99,846 mi
MAJOR Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY steering column universal joint slight play
MAJOR Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded with slight seepage (2.1.5 (g) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x 3 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower axle ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated
ADVISORY Offside Front bump stop missing and rear x 2
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
MAJOR Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear mud flap bracket corroded
May 2019 PASS 99,850 mi
ADVISORY steering column universal joint slight play
ADVISORY Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front bump stop missing and rear x 2
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear mud flap bracket corroded
Jun 2020 FAIL 106,034 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust system corroded
MINOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc backing plate missing
ADVISORY Unable to see inner brake pads front or rear
MAJOR Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Coil Spring prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Both rear mudflaps corroded
ADVISORY Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Factory active cornering removed and standard anti-roll bars fitted
MAJOR Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Jul 2020 PASS 106,034 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust system corroded
MINOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc backing plate missing
ADVISORY Unable to see inner brake pads front or rear
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Both rear mudflaps corroded
ADVISORY Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Factory active cornering removed and standard anti-roll bars fitted
ADVISORY Rear Lower Both coil spring retaining clamps corroded away
Dec 2021 PASS 111,873 mi None recorded
Dec 2022 PASS 120,886 mi
MINOR Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Dec 2023 PASS 128,538 mi
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MINOR Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Dec 2024 PASS 136,003 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Dec 2025 PASS 142,324 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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