2003 Land Rover Range Rover 2.9L Diesel · MP03 ADZ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent testing data. The final MOT test performed on 27 August 2022 at 151,631 miles passed with no recorded defects, indicating that the vehicle was maintained to a passing standard at that specific interval. This followed a clean pass in August 2021, suggesting that the previous owner addressed the issues that led to a brief failure just two days prior that year. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 6,600 miles per year. Between 18 August 2021 and 27 August 2022, the vehicle covered 11,903 miles, which represents a period of higher usage. The gap between the failure at 139,714 miles and the subsequent pass two days later suggests a minor consumable failure that was rectified immediately. However, since the last recorded test is in 2022, the vehicle is now significantly overdue for an MOT, which increases the risk of undetected mechanical or structural degradation since the last official inspection. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity and suspension components. Given the age of this Range Rover, priority should be placed on checking for corrosion on the chassis sills and rear lower wish arms, which often fail on older Land Rover models. The braking system should also be evaluated for binding calipers or perished hoses, as these are common failure points on this platform. Because the vehicle has not been tested in four years, the condition of the rubber lines and bushings is critical to ensure no degradation has occurred during the inactive period.