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T502 GOH

1999 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

88,926 mi
Last recorded88,926 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT502 GOH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 88,926 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 88,589 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 87,851 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 87,366 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 85,875 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 85,009 miles

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

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 22 Apr 2015 85,003 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 2 May 2014 81,360 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 86,519 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 74,246 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 71,999 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 67,892 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 63,503 miles

Slight play in rear suspension A frame ball joint.

Pass 22 Feb 2008 58,415 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 56,916 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 51,236 miles

engine oil leak

offside and nearside rear shock absorber top and bottom mounts slightly worn

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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T502 GOH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 T502 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.

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What year was T502 GOH registered?

T502 GOH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 June 1999.

Is T502 GOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T502 GOH shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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