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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

MJE 999MOT history

MJE 999 is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Nov 1994. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 148,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

MJE 999 green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
148,988 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,597 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MJE 999
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
11 Nov 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

MJE 999 was last recorded at 148,988 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,985 miles · 12 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
1,597 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,988 miles
  • 2024 – 148,702 miles
  • 2023 – 148,429 miles
  • 2022 – 148,073 miles
  • 2021 – 147,612 miles
  • 2020 – 147,032 miles
  • 2019 – 146,014 miles
  • 2018 – 145,381 miles
  • 2017 – 144,448 miles
  • 2016 – 143,836 miles
  • 2015 – 143,248 miles
  • 2014 – 142,171 miles
  • 2013 – 140,035 miles
  • 2012 – 138,922 miles
  • 2011 – 137,248 miles
  • 2010 – 135,489 miles
  • 2009 – 130,424 miles
  • 2008 – 129,389 miles
  • 2007 – 126,137 miles
  • 2006 – 121,152 miles
  • 2005 – 116,868 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,988 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Hub seals leakingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front body mount corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBoth sides body support rails and rear beam corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Chassis heavily corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Rear chassis corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • N/s/r bump stop missing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Central Body cross-member heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Axle bump stop missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

32 tests since 4 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,988 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    148,988 miles
    Test number
    190247102262
    • AdvisoryFront Hub seals leaking
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front body mount corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides body support rails and rear beam corroded

  2. Fail148,985 miles (+283)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,985 miles
    Test number
    475787144386
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Hub seals leaking
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front body mount corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides body support rails and rear beam corroded

  3. Pass148,702 miles (+273)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    148,702 miles
    Test number
    629849156488
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front body mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front support arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides body support rails and rear beam corroded
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  4. Pass148,429 miles (+356)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    148,429 miles
    Test number
    174097006608
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Pass148,073 miles (+461)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    148,073 miles
    Test number
    410453566521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass147,612 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    147,612 miles
    Test number
    894877211016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail147,610 miles (+578)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,610 miles
    Test number
    862064764032
    • DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass147,032 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    147,032 miles
    Test number
    486469208986
    • AdvisoryOSR TYRE WEARING LOW

  9. Fail147,032 miles (+1,018)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,032 miles
    Test number
    503457777290
    • MajorBraking system leaking servo (1.1.3 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorTowbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOSR tyre worn low
    • AdvisoryCentral body cross member heavily corroded
    • AdvisorySteering box damp

  10. Pass146,014 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    146,014 miles
    Test number
    754803409590
    • AdvisoryCentral Body cross-member heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Chassis heavily corroded

  11. Fail146,014 miles (+633)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,014 miles
    Test number
    611134167280
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Body cross-member heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryRear Chassis heavily corroded

  12. Pass145,381 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    145,381 miles
    Test number
    198021194331
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryO/s centre body mount corroded
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corroded

  13. Fail145,381 miles (+933)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,381 miles
    Test number
    434837580019
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryO/s centre body mount corroded
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corroded

  14. Pass144,448 miles (+612)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    144,448 miles
    Test number
    213614755565
    • AdvisoryCentre body mount bar corroded and wholed
    • AdvisoryExhaust system poor condition and blowing
    • AdvisoryN/s/f chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/r bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryRear chassis heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear prop rear joint worn

  15. Pass143,836 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    143,836 miles
    Test number
    105125468587
    • AdvisoryFront shock bushes worn
    • AdvisoryN/s/r bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryO/s centre body mount corroded and wholed
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corroded

  16. Fail143,835 miles (+587)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,835 miles
    Test number
    489382326762
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront shock bushes worn
    • AdvisoryN/s/r bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryO/s centre body mount corroded and wholed
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corroded

  17. Pass143,248 miles (+1,077)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    143,248 miles
    Test number
    938580291021
    • AdvisoryRear coross members corroded
    • AdvisoryRear pads possibly getting down

  18. Pass142,171 miles (+2,136)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    142,171 miles
    Test number
    999731084284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass140,035 miles (+1,113)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    140,035 miles
    Test number
    486550683243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass138,922 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    138,922 miles
    Test number
    925756382221
    • NoteDrivers seatbelt in poor condition
    • NoteScreen chipped in zone b

  21. Fail138,922 miles (+1,674)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,922 miles
    Test number
    317446382457
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • NoteDrivers seatbelt in poor condition
    • NoteScreen chipped in zone b

  22. Pass137,248 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    137,248 miles
    Test number
    857802291228
    • NoteADVISE - REAR OUTRIGGERS CORRODED
    • NoteADVISE - WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

  23. Fail137,248 miles (+1,759)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,248 miles
    Test number
    947110491299
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteADVISE - FRONT PROP REAR JOINT WORN
    • NoteADVISE - REAR OUTRIGGERS CORRODED
    • NoteADVISE - WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

  24. Pass135,489 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    135,489 miles
    Test number
    290579990284
    • NoteADVISE - BONNET CABLE SEIZED
    • NoteADVISE - REAR SEAT DOESN'T LOCK SECURE IN UPRIGHT POSITION
    • NoteADVISE - SCREEN CHIPPED

  25. Fail135,489 miles (+5,065)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,489 miles
    Test number
    841708290227
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteADVISE - BONNET CABLE SEIZED
    • NoteADVISE - REAR SEAT DOESN'T LOCK SECURE IN UPRIGHT POSITION
    • NoteADVISE - SCREEN CHIPPED

  26. Pass130,424 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    130,424 miles
    Test number
    833096689213
    • NoteADVISE REG LIGHT DULL AND SCREEN CRACKED

  27. Fail130,424 miles (+1,035)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,424 miles
    Test number
    270615689288
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
    • NoteADVISE REG LIGHT DULL AND SCREEN CRACKED

  28. Pass129,389 miles (+3,252)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    129,389 miles
    Test number
    333874488460
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass126,137 miles (+4,985)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    126,137 miles
    Test number
    323338387217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass121,152 miles (+8)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    121,152 miles
    Test number
    211183996228
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  31. Fail121,144 miles (+4,276)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,144 miles
    Test number
    600579486225
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  32. Pass116,868 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    116,868 miles
    Test number
    530627375213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNearside mirror glass broken

Questions about MJE 999

What vehicle is registration MJE 999 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MJE 999 on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Nov 1994. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does MJE 999 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MJE 999 is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on MJE 999?
The MOT on MJE 999 is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MJE 999 done?
MJE 999 was recorded at 148,988 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 1,597 miles a year.
Has MJE 999 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MJE 999 has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on MJE 999 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on MJE 999 find?
MJE 999 passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: front hub seals leaking; front prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear joint; nearside front body mount corroded, and 4 more.

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