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T269 YAB

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,975 mi
Last recorded153,975 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT269 YAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 153,975 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive front + rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 153,879 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 153,770 miles

Nearside Front tyre as cracking crakin inside edge

Nearside Rear tyre as cracking in tread

Offside Front tyre as cracking inside edge

Offside Rear tyre as cracking in tread

Pass 15 Aug 2016 153,744 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside front swivel hub seal leaking oil

surface corrosion to bulk head

Fail 19 Jul 2016 153,739 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

nearside front swivel hub leaking oil

oil leak

surface corrosion to bulkhead

Pass 26 Feb 2015 146,636 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s rear mudflap insecure.

Pass 22 Aug 2013 146,059 miles

suspension bushes starting to wear

under body corrosion

Fail 22 Aug 2013 146,059 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

suspension bushes starting to wear

under body corrosion

Fail 6 Aug 2013 146,035 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

diffs leaking

under vehicle corrosion,bulkhead corroded,engine running rough

Pass 21 Aug 2012 143,850 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 143,839 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

all chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 May 2010 140,439 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 140,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 137,132 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 133,059 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 124,199 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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T269 YAB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 T269 YAB, 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.

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T269 YAB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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