2003 Land Rover Range Rover 2.9L Diesel · HS03 OCK
2003 Land Rover Range Rover (2.9L, diesel). First registered 25 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 112,443 miles. MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,443 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HS03 OCK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2026
- 112,443 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HS03 OCK 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 (HS03 OCK) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 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 (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake insecure back plate (1.1.21 (c))”.
HS03 OCK Mileage History
- 26/09/2024108,966 mi
- 26/09/2024108,968 mi+2 mi
- 23/09/2025111,147 mi+2,179 mi
- 29/09/2025111,176 mi+29 mi
- 17/09/2026112,443 mi+1,267 mi
Average of roughly 1,762 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Range Rover Mk3 (L322)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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- Air Suspension System FailuresSerious
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- 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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