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T509 GOH

1999 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

144,528 mi
Last recorded144,528 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT509 GOH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 144,528 miles

parking brake slight bind

Pass 16 Jan 2018 144,425 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 142,200 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 141,243 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 140,515 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 138,682 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 137,377 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 137,299 miles

Front Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 137,046 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 137,040 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 128,628 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 116,602 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 116,602 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

steering damper lower bush worn

Pass 18 Jul 2009 106,615 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 95,863 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 85,693 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear and offside front tyres tread getting low

rear ladder removed at test - obsecuring numberplate

wiper blades starting to perish

Pass 17 Aug 2007 85,693 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear and offside front tyres tread getting low

rear ladder removed at test - obsecuring numberplate

wiper blades starting to perish

Pass 5 Apr 2007 79,174 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 65,872 miles

clutch pedal rubber split

n/s wiper split

n/s/r tyre worn irregular

o/s/f seat belt webbing damaged

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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T509 GOH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 T509 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 T509 GOH registered?

T509 GOH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 June 1999.

Is T509 GOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T509 GOH shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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