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S812 CJE

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

155,119 mi
Last recorded155,119 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS812 CJE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 155,119 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 152,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 152,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 150,566 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2022 150,566 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 146,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 143,084 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 140,533 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 139,497 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 139,497 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 136,350 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 134,794 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 134,794 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 131,738 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion centre (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion centre (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 128,974 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 126,328 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 126,288 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 123,454 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 123,319 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 120,057 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 116,870 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 109,272 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 109,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 100,495 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 90,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 90,164 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 162,434 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 65,562 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 65,529 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S812 CJE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 S812 CJE, 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 S812 CJE registered?

S812 CJE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S812 CJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S812 CJE shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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