2003 Land Rover Range Rover 2.9L Diesel · GX03 KXY

The vehicle holds a current MOT certificate issued on 14 November 2025 at 220,130 miles, which remains valid until November 2026. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, though not without recurring low-level defects. The most recent test passed cleanly apart from a long-standing advisory regarding corrosion to the nearside rear vehicle structure. The tester noted the corrosion but confirmed structural rigidity was not significantly reduced, a finding repeated from the previous November 2024 pass at 217,284 miles. That same November 2024 test initially failed on four tyre-related defects, including a nearside rear tyre below the 1.6mm legal limit and both front tyres worn on the edge, before passing on retest the same day. This pattern suggests tyre condition was addressed promptly but also indicates uneven wear that warrants closer inspection. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable for a 2003 vehicle now 23 years old. Recorded miles moved from 209,941 in November 2022 to 213,603 in November 2023, then to 217,284 in November 2024, and finally to 220,130 in November 2025. That equates to roughly 3,000 to 3,700 miles per year over the last three years, which is lower than the lifetime average of approximately 9,571 miles per year. The recent slowdown could reflect lighter use or longer periods of inactivity, both of which carry their own implications for rubber components, brake surface condition, and fluid degradation. A buyer should pay particular attention to the nearside rear structure around the mounting points, as corrosion has been flagged in three consecutive tests dating back to November 2023. While the corrosion has not yet compromised structural integrity, it is a progressive condition on a steel chassis and should be inspected with a probe and torch to assess depth and spread. The front suspension also merits a close check. In November 2022 at 209,941 miles, the tester flagged slight play in the nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint, a defect that can cause vague steering, uneven tyre wear, and knocking over bumps if left to deteriorate. Tyre wear patterns deserve scrutiny as well. The November 2024 failure on four tyres, including edge wear on both fronts, points to possible misalignment, worn tracking geometry, or underinflation over time. A buyer should inspect current tyre condition across all four corners and request evidence of any recent wheel alignment or suspension component replacement. Brake components, while not directly flagged in the record, should be examined given the vehicle's age and the known tendency for binding calipers and corroded discs on these models, particularly at the rear.