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YCF 736

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

169,287 mi
Last recorded169,287 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCF 736
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 169,287 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 167,733 miles

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

offside h/lamp dim

Fail 11 Oct 2024 167,733 miles

Drive shaft joint excessively worn FRONT PROP (REAR JOINT) (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

offside h/lamp dim

Pass 5 Oct 2023 166,172 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 165,246 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 165,060 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

h/brake travel

Pass 20 Nov 2019 161,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear bump stops missing

Fail 20 Nov 2019 161,087 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

rear bump stops missing

Pass 26 Nov 2018 157,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

rear bump stops missing

Fail 20 Nov 2018 157,994 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Prop shaft securing bolt loose front prop (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

rear bump stops missing

Pass 16 Nov 2017 154,476 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

both rear shocks upper bushes have play

Pass 22 Nov 2016 148,224 miles

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Nov 2015 141,526 miles

both front wheel bearings slight play

nearside rear shock upper bush slight play

offside front tyre worn inner edge close to wear bars

Pass 26 Nov 2014 133,355 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 130,416 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 130,416 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 127,229 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

h/brake adjustment

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 27 Nov 2012 127,229 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

h/brake adjustment

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 28 Nov 2011 124,764 miles

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

slight play in steering u/j

Pass 1 Dec 2010 122,072 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 122,072 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front axle swivel leaking fluid

Pass 12 Dec 2009 115,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 1 Dec 2008 108,652 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 108,652 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 101,075 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/r and o/s/f tyres getting down

Fail 3 Dec 2007 101,075 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/r and o/s/f tyres getting down

Pass 24 Nov 2006 93,092 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 93,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 85,842 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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YCF 736 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 YCF 736, 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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What year was YCF 736 registered?

YCF 736 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1999.

Is YCF 736 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YCF 736 shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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