2003 Land Rover Range Rover 2.9L Diesel · MF53 WXB
2003 Land Rover Range Rover (2.9L, diesel). First registered 15 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 113,525 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,525 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MF53 WXB Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/10/2022
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
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MF53 WXB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (MF53 WXB) between October 2022 and October 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills ”; “Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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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