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T501 GOH

1999 Land Rover Defender

Bronze Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

182,873 mi
Last recorded182,873 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT501 GOH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 182,873 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 180,763 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 179,136 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 175,889 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 174,438 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 173,364 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 171,101 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 168,043 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 166,067 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 162,359 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 160,893 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 160,831 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 158,974 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 153,279 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 150,209 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 143,596 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

steering drop arm gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2011 138,189 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 131,697 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 125,173 miles

screen has chips in zone b but not larger than 40mm

Pass 7 Jul 2008 119,399 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 111,072 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 98,808 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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T501 GOH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Bronze with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 T501 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 T501 GOH registered?

T501 GOH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 June 1999.

Is T501 GOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T501 GOH shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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