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SNZ 3871

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

116,675 mi
Last recorded116,675 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNZ 3871
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 116,675 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2022 112,613 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 111,711 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Previous weld repair to both chassis legs (undersealed)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 111,157 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 109,383 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 106,689 miles

Nearside Front chassis rail corroded

Nearside Rear chassis rail corroded

Offside Front chassis rail corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 102,159 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 97,766 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 93,650 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 82,670 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 73,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 70,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 66,972 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 62,603 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 62,603 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 57,411 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 52,563 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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SNZ 3871 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1999 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 106,873 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 SNZ 3871, 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 27 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 SNZ 3871 registered?

SNZ 3871 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 September 1999.

Is SNZ 3871 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SNZ 3871 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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