2003 Land Rover Range Rover 2.9L Diesel · R9 WTS
2003 Land Rover Range Rover (2.9L, diesel). First registered 22 May 2003. Recorded mileage 135,234 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,234 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R9 WTS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 135,234 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R9 WTS 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 (R9 WTS) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
R9 WTS Mileage History
- 21/09/2023130,985 mi
- 22/09/2023130,985 mi
- 07/10/2024133,691 mi+2,706 mi
- 08/10/2024133,693 mi+2 mi
- 01/10/2025135,234 mi+1,541 mi
Average of roughly 2,095 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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