2003 Land Rover Range Rover 2.9L Diesel · YF03 JKS
2003 Land Rover Range Rover (2.9L, diesel). First registered 30 May 2003. Recorded mileage 146,785 miles. MOT expired on 28 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,785 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF03 JKS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2024
- 146,785 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF03 JKS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (YF03 JKS) between December 2021 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YF03 JKS Mileage History
- 06/12/2021134,836 mi
- 01/12/2022139,393 mi+4,557 mi
- 26/08/2023139,646 mi+253 mi
- 29/08/2024146,785 mi+7,139 mi
Average of roughly 4,379 miles per year across 4 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: Below Average
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- Front Differential Wear (Pre-2006)Serious
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