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MJE 999

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

148,988 mi
Last recorded148,988 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJE 999
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 148,988 miles

Front Hub seals leaking

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front body mount corroded

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

both sides body support rails and rear beam corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2025 148,985 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Hub seals leaking

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front body mount corroded

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

both sides body support rails and rear beam corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2024 148,702 miles

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

Nearside Front body mounting corroded

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front support arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both sides body support rails and rear beam corroded

reverse light not working

Pass 15 Nov 2023 148,429 miles

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 148,073 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 147,612 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 147,610 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2020 147,032 miles

OSR TYRE WEARING LOW

Fail 26 Oct 2020 147,032 miles

Braking system leaking servo (1.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

OSR tyre worn low

central body cross member heavily corroded

steering box damp

Pass 24 Oct 2019 146,014 miles

Central Body cross-member heavily corroded

Rear Chassis heavily corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2019 146,014 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Body cross-member heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Axle bump stop missing

Rear Chassis heavily corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2018 145,381 miles

Nearside Rear Axle bump stop missing

O/s centre body mount corroded

Rear chassis corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2018 145,381 miles

Nearside Rear Axle bump stop missing

O/s centre body mount corroded

Rear chassis corroded

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 144,448 miles

centre body mount bar corroded and wholed

exhaust system poor condition and blowing

n/s/f chassis corroded

n/s/r bump stop missing

rear chassis heavily corroded

rear prop rear joint worn

Pass 27 Oct 2016 143,836 miles

front shock bushes worn

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s centre body mount corroded and wholed

rear chassis corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2016 143,835 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front shock bushes worn

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s centre body mount corroded and wholed

rear chassis corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2015 143,248 miles

rear coross members corroded

rear pads possibly getting down

Pass 8 Oct 2014 142,171 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 140,035 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 138,922 miles

drivers seatbelt in poor condition

screen chipped in zone b

Fail 12 Oct 2012 138,922 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

drivers seatbelt in poor condition

screen chipped in zone b

Pass 19 Oct 2011 137,248 miles

ADVISE - REAR OUTRIGGERS CORRODED

ADVISE - WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 17 Oct 2011 137,248 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ADVISE - FRONT PROP REAR JOINT WORN

ADVISE - REAR OUTRIGGERS CORRODED

ADVISE - WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 26 Oct 2010 135,489 miles

ADVISE - BONNET CABLE SEIZED

ADVISE - REAR SEAT DOESN'T LOCK SECURE IN UPRIGHT POSITION

ADVISE - SCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 25 Oct 2010 135,489 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ADVISE - BONNET CABLE SEIZED

ADVISE - REAR SEAT DOESN'T LOCK SECURE IN UPRIGHT POSITION

ADVISE - SCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 13 Oct 2009 130,424 miles

ADVISE REG LIGHT DULL AND SCREEN CRACKED

Fail 12 Oct 2009 130,424 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

ADVISE REG LIGHT DULL AND SCREEN CRACKED

Pass 10 Oct 2008 129,389 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 126,137 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 121,152 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 16 Oct 2006 121,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2005 116,868 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside mirror glass broken

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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MJE 999 is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

Across all 1994 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 120,267 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 MJE 999, 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 32 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MJE 999 registered?

MJE 999 is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 November 1994.

Is MJE 999 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJE 999 shows 32 tests with a 65.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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