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99 YRX

1985 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,676 mi
Last recorded41,676 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration99 YRX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 41,676 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 41,331 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 41,299 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 40,992 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 38,770 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 38,770 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 38,109 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 36,983 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 36,795 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 35,836 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 31,619 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 28,007 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 27,989 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 24,562 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 24,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 21,715 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

long travel on brake foot pedal

rear number plate cracked and starting to discolour

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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99 YRX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 3,947cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 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 99 YRX, 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 41 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 99 YRX registered?

99 YRX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is 99 YRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 99 YRX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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