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T534 YVO

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,837 mi
Last recorded121,837 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT534 YVO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 121,837 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 112,239 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 105,441 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear Bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 100,728 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 96,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 91,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 84,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 84,765 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 75,450 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION TO BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION TURRET MOUNTING BASE AREAS

Nearside Rear shock absorber starting to leak

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack split in places

Power steering box has a slight leak in several places

Fail 4 Jan 2019 75,450 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear cross member at both ends (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting turret corroded front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member corroded away (6.1.6 (i) (i))

ADVANCED CORROSION TO BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION TURRET MOUNTING BASE AREAS

Nearside Rear shock absorber starting to leak

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack split in places

Power steering box has a slight leak in several places

Pass 8 May 2017 74,878 miles

Both front shock absorber turrets are corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2017 74,865 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting hole in chassis at mounting point (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front shock absorber turrets are corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 74,545 miles

Nearside front shock absorber turret is badly corroded and on the limits

Offside front shock absorber turrets are quite badly corroded in places.

Fail 11 Mar 2016 74,545 miles

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe on top of offside chassis rail (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside front brake pipe in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on chassis rail by trailing arm rear mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting mounting area on rear cross member (6.6.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on chassis rail by trailing arm rear mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside mounting area on rear cross member (6.6.6)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside front shock absorber turret is badly corroded and on the limits

Offside front shock absorber turrets are quite badly corroded in places.

Pass 10 Oct 2014 73,847 miles

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

coolant leak( dripping)from engine

Fail 10 Oct 2014 73,847 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant leak( dripping)from engine

Pass 26 Sep 2013 73,533 miles

*** FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN THIN. NEARSIDE ON INNER FACE WORN APPROX 5mm ***

ALL tyres protruding beyond wheel arches.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake discs are worn.

Fail 25 Sep 2013 73,533 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

*** FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN THIN. NEARSIDE ON INNER FACE WORN APPROX 5mm ***

ALL tyres protruding beyond wheel arches.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake discs are worn.

Pass 25 Sep 2012 72,755 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 72,635 miles

Drivers seat belt slightly pitted on threads.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 70,911 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 69,386 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 69,386 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 68,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 64,866 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrosion to rear of main brake pipe

play in n/s/r wheel bearing

clutch pedal rubber missiong

Pass 17 Dec 2007 61,844 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 61,844 miles

Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 53,021 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 52,870 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 41,272 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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T534 YVO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T534 YVO, 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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T534 YVO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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