2003 Land Rover Range Rover 2.9L Diesel · RX53 AAF
2003 Land Rover Range Rover (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 138,250 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,250 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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RX53 AAF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2024
- 138,250 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.
RX53 AAF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (RX53 AAF) between May 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
RX53 AAF Mileage History
- 12/05/2022137,698 mi
- 11/10/2022137,842 mi+144 mi
- 30/01/2024138,250 mi+408 mi
- 30/01/2024138,250 mi
Average of roughly 321 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Range Rover Mk3 (L322)
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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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