2003 Land Rover Range Rover 2.9L Diesel · RX53 KEJ
2003 Land Rover Range Rover (2.9L, diesel). First registered 16 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 138,338 miles. MOT expired on 03 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,338 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RX53 KEJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/05/2022
- 138,338 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RX53 KEJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (RX53 KEJ) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RX53 KEJ Mileage History
- 04/05/2022138,335 mi
- 04/05/2022138,338 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 3,545 miles per year across 2 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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