2003 Land Rover Range Rover 2.9L Diesel · VN03 YRU
2003 Land Rover Range Rover (2.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2003. MOT expired on 18 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN03 YRU Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2022
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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VN03 YRU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (VN03 YRU) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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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: Average
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LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER Model Intelligence & Reliability
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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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