2003 Land Rover Range Rover 2.9L Diesel · KA53 PJS
2003 Land Rover Range Rover (2.9L, diesel). First registered 24 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 147,571 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jan 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,571 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KA53 PJS Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2023
- 147,571 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KA53 PJS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (KA53 PJS) between October 2006 and January 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (27 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Bodywork (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
KA53 PJS Mileage History
- 25/10/200638,145 mi
- 30/10/200747,102 mi+8,957 mi
- 22/10/200856,438 mi+9,336 mi
- 29/10/200966,282 mi+9,844 mi
- 20/12/201076,255 mi+9,973 mi
- 20/12/201185,797 mi+9,542 mi
- 21/12/201185,797 mi
- 16/01/201373,859 mi-11,938 mi
- 17/01/201393,865 mi+20,006 mi
- 20/01/2014100,448 mi+6,583 mi
- 24/01/2014100,448 mi
- 15/11/2017124,448 mi+24,000 mi
- 17/11/2017124,450 mi+2 mi
- 22/11/2021145,566 mi+21,116 mi
- 27/01/2022145,575 mi+9 mi
- 13/01/2023147,571 mi+1,996 mi
Average of roughly 6,747 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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