2003 Land Rover Range Rover 2.9L Diesel · PN53 VOT
2003 Land Rover Range Rover (2.9L, diesel). First registered 04 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 210,101 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2022.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 210,101 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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PN53 VOT Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2021
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PN53 VOT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (PN53 VOT) between November 2006 and September 2021.
The record contains 14 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 15 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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.
PN53 VOT Mileage History
- 03/11/200651,398 mi
- 16/10/200764,069 mi+12,671 mi
- 26/08/200989,423 mi+25,354 mi
- 13/12/2010106,696 mi+17,273 mi
- 16/12/2011120,636 mi+13,940 mi
- 12/12/2012136,911 mi+16,275 mi
- 16/06/2014155,360 mi+18,449 mi
- 23/06/2015170,361 mi+15,001 mi
- 10/06/2016179,448 mi+9,087 mi
- 10/08/2017192,069 mi+12,621 mi
- 19/09/2018198,521 mi+6,452 mi
- 30/09/2019210,101 mi+11,580 mi
Average of roughly 12,296 miles per year across 12 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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- 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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