2003 Land Rover Range Rover 2.9L Diesel · LT03 VYZ
2003 Land Rover Range Rover (2.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 166,612 miles. MOT valid until 08 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,612 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LT03 VYZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 166,612 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LT03 VYZ 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 (LT03 VYZ) between August 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
LT03 VYZ Mileage History
- 02/08/2024163,744 mi
- 05/08/2024163,746 mi+2 mi
- 31/07/2025165,042 mi+1,296 mi
- 16/07/2026166,612 mi+1,570 mi
- 16/07/2026166,612 mi
Average of roughly 1,470 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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