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YTJ 299

1956 Land Rover Series One

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,801 mi
Last recorded59,801 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTJ 299
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries One
Year1956
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2026 59,801 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2026 59,795 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2025 59,539 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 59,533 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 59,133 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 58,869 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 58,250 miles

Headlamp dip switch wired back to front

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 57,288 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 56,862 miles

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

Nearside swivel seal slightly leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 56,035 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 55,605 miles

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series One?

Based on 688 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
395
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 24
brake application uneven 17
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 15
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 14
Headlamp not working on main beam 13
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YTJ 299 is a 1956 Land Rover Series One in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series One fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YTJ 299, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series One typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 70 years old, this Land Rover Series One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YTJ 299 registered?

YTJ 299 is a 1956 Land Rover Series One, first registered on 13 July 1956.

Is YTJ 299 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTJ 299 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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