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A19 NFF

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,282 mi
Last recorded70,282 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 NFF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 70,282 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 69,020 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 67,864 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 67,159 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 66,290 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 65,153 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 64,272 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 61,550 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 61,550 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 58,876 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 55,647 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 51,700 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 51,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 46,968 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 44,067 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 40,973 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 40,973 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 37,271 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 34,103 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 30,054 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 30,054 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear differential pinion oil seal leaking oil

Pass 20 Jan 2009 25,457 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

rear differential pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 18 Jan 2008 21,406 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 17,605 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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A19 NFF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 86,068 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A19 NFF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A19 NFF registered?

A19 NFF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is A19 NFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 NFF shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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