2002 Land Rover Range Rover 2.9L Diesel · S8 FKS
2002 Land Rover Range Rover (2.9L, diesel). First registered 22 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 48,268 miles. MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,268 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S8 FKS Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 48,268 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S8 FKS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2002 Land Rover Range Rover (S8 FKS) between February 2026 and February 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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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: Good
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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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