2004 Land Rover Range Rover 2.9L Diesel · HG54 FHE
2004 Land Rover Range Rover (2.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 139,442 miles. MOT valid until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,442 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HG54 FHE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
- 139,442 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
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HG54 FHE MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Land Rover Range Rover (HG54 FHE) between September 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 2025 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 (18 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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: “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
HG54 FHE Mileage History
- 26/09/2023129,002 mi
- 05/10/2023129,080 mi+78 mi
- 18/10/2024133,351 mi+4,271 mi
- 05/11/2024133,414 mi+63 mi
- 02/12/2025139,442 mi+6,028 mi
Average of roughly 4,778 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: Average
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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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