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YJI 2826

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,795 mi
Last recorded116,795 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJI 2826
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 116,795 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 116,794 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2025 116,767 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front axle support bush movement but not excessive

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 115,060 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 115,020 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.13 (b))

headlights on with side lights

Pass 3 Aug 2023 113,423 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 111,520 miles

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod os bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 111,517 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective seems to be no servo action (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod os bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 108,255 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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YJI 2826 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YJI 2826, 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 YJI 2826 registered?

YJI 2826 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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