2003 Land Rover Range Rover 2.9L Diesel · KJ53 AHP
2003 Land Rover Range Rover (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 106,969 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2015.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (19 Dec 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,969 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KJ53 AHP Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2014
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KJ53 AHP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (KJ53 AHP) between September 2006 and September 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 September 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”.
KJ53 AHP Mileage History
- 21/09/200636,933 mi
- 27/11/200750,112 mi+13,179 mi
- 29/07/200854,399 mi+4,287 mi
- 31/07/200854,422 mi+23 mi
- 29/09/200963,910 mi+9,488 mi
- 04/02/201174,889 mi+10,979 mi
- 11/01/201283,544 mi+8,655 mi
- 08/01/201398,000 mi+14,456 mi
- 28/01/2014106,969 mi+8,969 mi
Average of roughly 9,524 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Range Rover Mk3 (L322)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Gearbox Failure (TD6)Serious
The 5-speed GM automatic gearbox is under-specced for the weight of the car and often fails.
- Air Suspension System FailuresSerious
The complex air suspension suffers from perished air bags, failing compressors, leaking valve blocks, and faulty height sensors. The "SUSPENSION INACTIVE" message commonly appears.
- 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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