2003 Land Rover Range Rover 2.9L Diesel · DV52 VGJ
2003 Land Rover Range Rover (2.9L, diesel). First registered 06 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 148,048 miles. MOT expired on 25 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,048 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DV52 VGJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/10/2024
- 148,048 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DV52 VGJ 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 (DV52 VGJ) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
DV52 VGJ Mileage History
- 19/10/2022139,956 mi
- 25/10/2022139,956 mi
- 17/10/2023145,585 mi+5,629 mi
- 18/10/2023145,586 mi+1 mi
- 14/10/2024148,048 mi+2,462 mi
Average of roughly 4,070 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Range Rover Mk3 (L322)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Air Suspension System FailuresSerious
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- Front Differential Wear (Pre-2006)Serious
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