2003 Land Rover Range Rover 2.9L Diesel · FX03 UPP
2003 Land Rover Range Rover (2.9L, diesel). First registered 11 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 188,589 miles. MOT expired on 09 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,589 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FX03 UPP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2025
- 188,589 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FX03 UPP 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 (FX03 UPP) between February 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
FX03 UPP Mileage History
- 28/02/2022179,432 mi
- 27/04/2023183,630 mi+4,198 mi
- 23/05/2023183,633 mi+3 mi
- 10/11/2025188,589 mi+4,956 mi
- 10/11/2025188,589 mi
Average of roughly 2,476 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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- Front Differential Wear (Pre-2006)Serious
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