2003 Land Rover Range Rover 2.9L Diesel · VF03 MUE
2003 Land Rover Range Rover (2.9L, diesel). First registered 29 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 165,357 miles. MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,357 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VF03 MUE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2025
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
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VF03 MUE 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 (VF03 MUE) between June 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 November 2025 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 (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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Known faults for Land Rover Range Rover Mk3 (L322)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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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