2003 Land Rover Range Rover 2.9L Diesel · OW03 LGY
2003 Land Rover Range Rover (2.9L, diesel). First registered 09 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 198,572 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,572 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OW03 LGY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2024
- 198,572 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OW03 LGY 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 (OW03 LGY) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2024 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: Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill area corroded ”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 ”.
OW03 LGY Mileage History
- 06/10/2022167,935 mi
- 13/10/2023184,982 mi+17,047 mi
- 18/09/2024198,489 mi+13,507 mi
- 30/09/2024198,563 mi+74 mi
- 09/10/2024198,572 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 15,245 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Range Rover Mk3 (L322)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
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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- Front Differential Wear (Pre-2006)Serious
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