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99 YTX

2004 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

210,715 mi
Last recorded210,715 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration99 YTX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 210,715 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 202,965 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 202,882 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 191,026 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 177,804 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stalk outer casing missing. Still operates.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 167,613 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 150,008 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box damp

Pass 16 Mar 2018 127,303 miles

Offside front and nearside front hub assemblys have slight play.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 127,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven 36% (3.7.B.2)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Offside front and nearside front hub assemblys have slight play.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 115,511 miles

Headlamps have poor beam pattern

Pass 18 Nov 2015 114,079 miles

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2015 114,079 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2014 114,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres low on tread and tread worn unevenly

Fail 24 Nov 2014 114,005 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres low on tread and tread worn unevenly

Pass 20 Nov 2013 108,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 92,999 miles

engine oil leak suspect crank oil seal

inner face of rear brake discs in a very poor condition

o/s/f tractor joint seal leaking and joint in a poor condition

rear step mounting bolts insecure

slight end play in rear propshaft uj

Pass 9 Dec 2011 77,771 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 77,736 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

rear diff pinion leaking

Pass 7 Dec 2010 59,728 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 48,402 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 41,446 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 39,616 miles

slight oil leak from NSF tractor joint

Fail 5 Feb 2008 39,616 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight oil leak from NSF tractor joint

Pass 16 Feb 2007 33,171 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YTX is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 81,117 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 YTX, 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 22 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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99 YTX is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 February 2004.

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