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T47 YPP

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

103,455 mi
Last recorded103,455 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT47 YPP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 103,455 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear exhaust flange deteriorated

Fail 29 Jun 2026 103,455 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear exhaust flange deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2025 100,023 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 100,023 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2024 99,932 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 99,505 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 97,563 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 97,563 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 91,002 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 91,002 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 83,068 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 77,577 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 77,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear coil spring rubbing on chassis.

Offside 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))

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

Rear axle slightly misaligned.

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 77,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear coil spring rubbing on chassis.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside 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))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear axle slightly misaligned.

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 75,267 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheel/tyres

engine cover fitted.

o/s windscreen damaged but outside of the swept area

Fail 15 Nov 2017 75,261 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheel/tyres

engine cover fitted.

o/s windscreen damaged but outside of the swept area

Pass 15 Dec 2016 73,274 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted.

slight play in o/s drop arm ball joint.

Fail 5 Dec 2016 73,253 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member and the end of the o/s rear chassis (6.6.6)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted.

slight play in o/s drop arm ball joint.

Pass 7 Dec 2015 70,264 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 67,560 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 67,560 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 64,473 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 64,473 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 61,366 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 57,144 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 50,672 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 39,144 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 38,829 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 36,908 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 33,649 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 30,856 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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T47 YPP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 T47 YPP, 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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T47 YPP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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