2003 Land Rover Range Rover 2.9L Diesel · FJ53 DCE
2003 Land Rover Range Rover (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 166,420 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,420 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FJ53 DCE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 166,420 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FJ53 DCE 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 (FJ53 DCE) between May 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system above fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced”.
FJ53 DCE Mileage History
- 17/05/2023162,671 mi
- 17/05/2024165,100 mi+2,429 mi
- 01/06/2026166,381 mi+1,281 mi
- 22/06/2026166,399 mi+18 mi
- 23/06/2026166,420 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 1,208 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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