2003 Land Rover Range Rover 2.9L Diesel · TH52 BOY
2003 Land Rover Range Rover (2.9L, diesel). First registered 20 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 211,359 miles. MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 211,359 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TH52 BOY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 211,359 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TH52 BOY 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 (TH52 BOY) between December 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Window in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))”; “Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
TH52 BOY Mileage History
- 17/12/2022199,721 mi
- 20/12/2023206,111 mi+6,390 mi
- 21/12/2023206,114 mi+3 mi
- 13/04/2026211,354 mi+5,240 mi
- 16/04/2026211,359 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 3,496 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Range Rover Mk3 (L322)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Gearbox Failure (TD6)Serious
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- 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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