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YJI 1340

1999 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,864 mi
Last recorded107,864 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJI 1340
MakeLand Rover
Model90 Defender TDI
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 107,864 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 102,098 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 93,579 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2019 93,541 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 87,176 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 81,596 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 90 Defender TDI?

Based on 2,694 MOT tests across 523 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
2,494
Miles/Year
523
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 15
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 9
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 9
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 8
fog lamp not working 8
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YJI 1340 is a 1999 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

The most common reason a Land Rover 90 Defender TDI fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJI 1340, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was YJI 1340 registered?

YJI 1340 is a 1999 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI, first registered on 17 February 1999.

Is YJI 1340 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJI 1340 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YJI 1340 have outstanding finance?

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