2003 Land Rover Range Rover 4.4L Petrol · SJ03 PJC
2003 Land Rover Range Rover (4.4L, petrol). First registered 11 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 141,255 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,255 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJ03 PJC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2023
- 141,255 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ03 PJC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (SJ03 PJC) between June 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
SJ03 PJC Mileage History
- 13/06/2022139,031 mi
- 19/06/2023141,254 mi+2,223 mi
- 20/06/2023141,255 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,184 miles per year across 3 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: Poor
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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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