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YDZ 1454

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

174,261 mi
Last recorded174,261 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDZ 1454
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2024 174,261 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 May 2024 174,261 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 173,986 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 172,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 172,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 169,438 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel tank slightly loose rear mounting corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 169,438 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fuel tank slightly loose rear mounting corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective drag link split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing drag link lock nut (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 164,742 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 164,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 136,234 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened ALL 3 (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis x member suspension arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 160,218 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened ALL 3 (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis x member suspension arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 154,914 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush hockey stick both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush hockey stick both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel sector shaft (2.2.A.1a)

chassis corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2014 154,139 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 154,134 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 146,466 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 138,764 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 129,920 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 124,682 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

near side door mirror cracked

Fail 4 May 2010 124,679 miles

Centre Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 22 May 2009 118,682 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 118,682 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 110,848 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 100,339 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 100,099 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector not fitted symmetrically (1.4.1)

Pass 3 May 2006 90,894 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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YDZ 1454 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YDZ 1454, 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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YDZ 1454 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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