MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,020 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Hub oil seal started to leak. will require attention soon.
Front Diff oil seal weaping
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Panhard rod end slight wear and free play.
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Park brake will require attention soon.
Steering damper bushes worn.
Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rose joint at axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering damper bushes slightly worn
Steering Damper bushes slightly worn.
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B16 DFN is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.
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 B16 DFN, 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.
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What year was B16 DFN registered?
B16 DFN is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 June 2003.
Is B16 DFN safe to buy?
The MOT history for B16 DFN shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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