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YJI 1337

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,285 mi
Last recorded151,285 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJI 1337
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 151,285 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 148,259 miles

n/s/f brake pipe slight corroded

o/s/f chassis corroded & weaking

o/s/f top & bottom joints slight play

Pass 10 Aug 2015 143,554 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 140,527 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 137,638 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 137,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 133,943 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 128,968 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 123,860 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 117,768 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 117,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 113,546 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 108,246 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 100,009 miles

crack in windscreen outside swept area

Fail 6 Feb 2006 100,009 miles

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

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

crack in windscreen outside swept area

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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YJI 1337 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJI 1337, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJI 1337 registered?

YJI 1337 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is YJI 1337 safe to buy?

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