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S99 DJS

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,234 mi
Last recorded37,234 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS99 DJS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 37,234 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 35,632 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 33,906 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 31,336 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 31,336 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 26,515 miles

advise steering drop arm joint boot split

Pass 10 Sep 2021 22,636 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 20,544 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 17,465 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 12,533 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 9,493 miles

Offside Front Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2016 4,984 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 602 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 79,050 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2013 73,490 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 73,490 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 64,883 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 64,883 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 58,720 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 51,235 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 45,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 42,452 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 37,051 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 33,723 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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S99 DJS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S99 DJS, 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 S99 DJS registered?

S99 DJS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 1999.

Is S99 DJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S99 DJS shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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