2004 Land Rover Range Rover 2.9L Diesel · G196 RVS
2004 Land Rover Range Rover (2.9L, diesel). First registered 03 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 175,231 miles. MOT expired on 19 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,231 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G196 RVS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2023
- 175,231 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G196 RVS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Land Rover Range Rover (G196 RVS) between December 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
G196 RVS Mileage History
- 15/12/2021161,975 mi
- 17/12/2021161,975 mi
- 09/01/2023175,103 mi+13,128 mi
- 20/11/2023175,231 mi+128 mi
Average of roughly 6,866 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Range Rover Mk3 (L322)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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The 5-speed GM automatic gearbox is under-specced for the weight of the car and often fails.
- Air Suspension System FailuresSerious
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- Front Differential Wear (Pre-2006)Serious
The front differential on pre-2006 models was inadequately designed and prone to premature wear and sudden failure, often at highway speeds.
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