2003 Land Rover Range Rover 2.9L Diesel · 3 KAR
2003 Land Rover Range Rover (2.9L, diesel). First registered 03 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 207,974 miles. MOT expired on 17 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 207,974 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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3 KAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2025
- 207,974 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
3 KAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (3 KAR) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
3 KAR Mileage History
- 18/05/2022192,448 mi
- 16/05/2023199,281 mi+6,833 mi
- 16/05/2023199,281 mi
- 14/05/2024205,054 mi+5,773 mi
- 14/05/2025207,974 mi+2,920 mi
Average of roughly 5,192 miles per year across 5 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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