2003 Land Rover Range Rover 2.9L Diesel · VN53 BYG
2003 Land Rover Range Rover (2.9L, diesel). First registered 29 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 236,428 miles. MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 236,428 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN53 BYG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 236,428 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN53 BYG 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 (VN53 BYG) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
VN53 BYG Mileage History
- 15/03/2022213,848 mi
- 27/03/2023219,012 mi+5,164 mi
- 08/03/2024223,513 mi+4,501 mi
- 18/03/2025229,681 mi+6,168 mi
- 10/03/2026236,428 mi+6,747 mi
Average of roughly 5,666 miles per year across 5 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: Good
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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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