2002 Land Rover Range Rover 2.9L Diesel · L4 GPE
2002 Land Rover Range Rover (2.9L, diesel). First registered 07 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 153,471 miles. MOT expired on 26 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,471 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L4 GPE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/06/2023
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
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L4 GPE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Land Rover Range Rover (L4 GPE) between April 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 June 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to inner wheel arch (”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to inner wheel arch ”; “Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER Model Intelligence & Reliability
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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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