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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,494 cc

S812 CJEMOT history

S812 CJE is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 155,119 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

S812 CJE 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 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
155,119 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,488 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S812 CJE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S812 CJE was last recorded at 155,119 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 2,966 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Oct 2007: 90,164 miles, lower than 162,434 miles on 1 Nov 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
152,153 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,966 miles
Average per year
4,488 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 155,119 miles
  • 2024 – 152,153 miles
  • 2023 – 152,023 miles
  • 2022 – 150,566 miles
  • 2021 – 146,475 miles
  • 2020 – 143,084 miles
  • 2019 – 140,533 miles
  • 2018 – 139,497 miles
  • 2017 – 136,350 miles
  • 2016 – 134,794 miles
  • 2015 – 131,738 miles
  • 2014 – 128,974 miles
  • 2013 – 126,328 miles
  • 2012 – 123,454 miles
  • 2011 – 120,057 miles
  • 2010 – 116,870 miles
  • 2009 – 109,272 miles
  • 2008 – 100,495 miles
  • 2007 – 90,164 miles
  • 2006 – 162,434 miles
  • 2005 – 65,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,119 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 31 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,119 miles (+2,966)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    155,119 miles
    Test number
    518377294693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass152,153 miles (+130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    152,153 miles
    Test number
    589463782815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass152,023 miles (+1,457)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    152,023 miles
    Test number
    102141996274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass150,566 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    150,566 miles
    Test number
    938483800092
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail150,566 miles (+4,091)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,566 miles
    Test number
    918994845623
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass146,475 miles (+3,391)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    146,475 miles
    Test number
    828394794585
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass143,084 miles (+2,551)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    143,084 miles
    Test number
    700321590304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass140,533 miles (+1,036)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    140,533 miles
    Test number
    284738025061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass139,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    139,497 miles
    Test number
    382467467764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail139,497 miles (+3,147)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,497 miles
    Test number
    648161186847
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass136,350 miles (+1,556)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    136,350 miles
    Test number
    356161128346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass134,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    134,794 miles
    Test number
    771734791460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail134,794 miles (+3,056)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,794 miles
    Test number
    797781429075
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Pass131,738 miles (+2,764)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    131,738 miles
    Test number
    133171026460
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion centre (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion centre (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass128,974 miles (+2,646)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    128,974 miles
    Test number
    388363984226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass126,328 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    126,328 miles
    Test number
    429766013361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail126,288 miles (+2,834)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,288 miles
    Test number
    736182113372
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

  18. Pass123,454 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    123,454 miles
    Test number
    129154412328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail123,319 miles (+3,262)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,319 miles
    Test number
    898373602330
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  20. Pass120,057 miles (+3,187)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    120,057 miles
    Test number
    379704291297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass116,870 miles (+7,598)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    116,870 miles
    Test number
    264905990279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass109,272 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    109,272 miles
    Test number
    120572809310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail109,270 miles (+8,775)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,270 miles
    Test number
    580421509309
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  24. Pass100,495 miles (+10,331)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    100,495 miles
    Test number
    792030288207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail90,164 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,164 miles
    Test number
    161570897264
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  26. Pass90,164 miles (-72,270)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    90,164 miles
    Test number
    943360397277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass162,434 miles (+96,872)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    162,434 miles
    Test number
    660215806305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass65,562 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    65,562 miles
    Test number
    661535205371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail65,529 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,529 miles
    Test number
    474104605412
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about S812 CJE

Does S812 CJE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S812 CJE is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S812 CJE?
The MOT on S812 CJE is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S812 CJE done?
S812 CJE was recorded at 155,119 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 4,488 miles a year.
Has S812 CJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S812 CJE has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on S812 CJE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Oct 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S812 CJE find?
S812 CJE passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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