2003 Land Rover Range Rover 2.9L Diesel · GX53 WJF
2003 Land Rover Range Rover (2.9L, diesel). First registered 10 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 206,975 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 206,975 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GX53 WJF Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/09/2022
- 206,975 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GX53 WJF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (GX53 WJF) between January 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 September 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
GX53 WJF Mileage History
- 21/01/2022206,842 mi
- 06/09/2022206,975 mi+133 mi
Average of roughly 213 miles per year across 2 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: Poor
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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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