2003 Land Rover Range Rover 2.9L Diesel · NA53 AED
2003 Land Rover Range Rover (2.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 169,974 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,974 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NA53 AED Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2025
- 169,974 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NA53 AED MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (NA53 AED) between October 2006 and July 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (24 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub bushes marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub bushes mark in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
NA53 AED Mileage History
- 26/10/200628,837 mi
- 26/10/200737,282 mi+8,445 mi
- 22/10/200845,537 mi+8,255 mi
- 27/10/200953,424 mi+7,887 mi
- 28/10/201060,102 mi+6,678 mi
- 08/06/201165,653 mi+5,551 mi
- 20/11/201274,831 mi+9,178 mi
- 20/11/201274,831 mi
- 01/11/201380,527 mi+5,696 mi
- 01/11/201380,527 mi
- 23/10/201489,653 mi+9,126 mi
- 23/10/201489,653 mi
- 16/11/201596,123 mi+6,470 mi
- 10/11/2016101,841 mi+5,718 mi
- 07/11/2017105,482 mi+3,641 mi
- 31/10/2018109,447 mi+3,965 mi
- 18/11/2019112,021 mi+2,574 mi
- 04/06/2020124,416 mi+12,395 mi
- 21/06/2021135,221 mi+10,805 mi
- 22/06/2021135,223 mi+2 mi
- 25/08/2022147,250 mi+12,027 mi
- 01/09/2022147,287 mi+37 mi
- 26/07/2023156,593 mi+9,306 mi
- 17/08/2023156,625 mi+32 mi
- 22/07/2024164,086 mi+7,461 mi
- 16/07/2025169,974 mi+5,888 mi
Average of roughly 7,538 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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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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