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B19 MGE

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,505 mi
Last recorded167,505 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 MGE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 167,505 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 166,669 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 165,584 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 160,732 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 153,854 miles

modified vehicle

Pass 14 Apr 2016 144,335 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 143,110 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 141,031 miles

slight corrosion main brake pipe

slight leak power steering box

Pass 22 May 2013 138,297 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2012 129,549 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 129,545 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 114,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Mar 2011 113,896 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 95,423 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 95,423 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 77,292 miles

Nearside Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 77,292 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 57,498 miles

Centre Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 57,498 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Sep 2006 43,444 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 43,444 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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B19 MGE is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B19 MGE, 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 B19 MGE registered?

B19 MGE is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is B19 MGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B19 MGE shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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