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T491 GOH

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,160 mi
Last recorded110,160 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT491 GOH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 110,160 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 109,018 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front axle swivels leaking

both front wheel bearings noisey advise replace

handbrake travel long

leaks noted front front & rear diffs

n/s/r brake disc rusty

various steering suspension & brake components showing corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2023 108,932 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 108,500 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 108,035 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 107,341 miles

Offside Front Mudguard insecure Mounting Rusty ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 107,341 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Bulb Blown (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Mudguard insecure Mounting Rusty ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2020 107,317 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Axle "A" frame ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Mud flap mounting very rusty.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Only just passed brake test.

Slight play in front trunnon pins bearings and leaking axle oil.

Pass 19 Aug 2019 106,357 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 105,855 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 105,123 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front registration plate damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2016 104,621 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 104,105 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 104,070 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 May 2014 98,103 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 11 May 2013 88,638 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 78,217 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 69,459 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2010 65,427 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 27 May 2010 65,427 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 27 May 2009 63,633 miles

Front No Plate cracked can read plate at this time

O/S/F door lower hinge badly worn

Pass 26 Aug 2008 60,524 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 60,313 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

Pass 18 May 2007 53,886 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 45,854 miles

front centre seat belt lap strap webbing has a cut and some fraying.

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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T491 GOH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T491 GOH, 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 T491 GOH registered?

T491 GOH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 May 1999.

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