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B19 SNC

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,494 mi
Last recorded95,494 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 SNC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 95,494 miles

exelent restoration

Pass 9 Nov 2012 94,553 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 92,368 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 88,176 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 82,813 miles

n/s & o/s side steps corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2009 82,813 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s & o/s side steps corroded

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 70,418 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 63,055 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 62,989 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2007 59,754 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 51,478 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 SNC is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B19 SNC, 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 SNC registered?

B19 SNC is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is B19 SNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B19 SNC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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