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S912 CDL

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

19,846 mi
Last recorded19,846 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS912 CDL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 19,846 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 19,763 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 19,725 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 19,647 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 19,602 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 19,477 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 19,379 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 19,259 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 19,101 miles

all four tyres cracking in tread no cords visible

Pass 16 Jan 2017 18,843 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 18,618 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 18,229 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 17,844 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 17,475 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 17,472 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 17,013 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 16,599 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 15,865 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 158,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2009 15,077 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 14,354 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 13,594 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 12,142 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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S912 CDL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 S912 CDL, 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 S912 CDL registered?

S912 CDL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S912 CDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S912 CDL shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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