2003 Land Rover Range Rover 2.9L Diesel · SV53 LAO
2003 Land Rover Range Rover (2.9L, diesel). First registered 24 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 217,167 miles. MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 217,167 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SV53 LAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2025
- 217,167 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.
SV53 LAO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (SV53 LAO) between February 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SV53 LAO Mileage History
- 08/02/2023212,271 mi
- 08/02/2023212,272 mi+1 mi
- 06/11/2024215,076 mi+2,804 mi
- 25/11/2024215,137 mi+61 mi
- 18/12/2025217,167 mi+2,030 mi
Average of roughly 1,713 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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