2003 Land Rover Range Rover 2.9L Diesel · SK53 UJM
2003 Land Rover Range Rover (2.9L, diesel). First registered 17 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 129,622 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,622 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SK53 UJM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2024
- 129,622 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.
SK53 UJM 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 (SK53 UJM) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SK53 UJM Mileage History
- 19/10/2022119,065 mi
- 20/10/2022119,075 mi+10 mi
- 20/10/2023123,690 mi+4,615 mi
- 15/10/2024129,622 mi+5,932 mi
Average of roughly 5,304 miles per year across 4 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: 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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