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T511 GOH

1999 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

284,130 mi
Last recorded284,130 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT511 GOH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 284,130 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 284,130 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 279,426 miles

Front Hub seals slightly misting of oil

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 279,425 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Pin missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Hub seals slightly misting of oil

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 276,590 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 276,583 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2023 271,806 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 271,786 miles

Central Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2022 266,171 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 266,171 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 259,526 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 259,526 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 254,595 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 242,414 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 242,351 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 242,351 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 241,709 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 241,708 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 228,962 miles

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

both front shocker upper housings rusted

offside rear chassis rusted

offside wiper

Pass 26 Nov 2014 211,804 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside bulkhead rusted

Pass 29 Nov 2013 196,936 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust joint condition

Pass 26 Nov 2012 177,404 miles

brake servo

crossmember condition

front no plate condition

rear axle joint slight wear

Fail 23 Nov 2011 163,434 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no plate condition

Pass 23 Nov 2011 163,434 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no plate condition

Pass 23 Nov 2010 148,453 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rust on rear crossmember and outriggers

Pass 19 Nov 2009 127,698 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 115,313 miles

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension radius arm mounting bushes starting to de-bond.

Slight play in offside rear and nearside rear damper lower bushes.

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearings.

Slight play in rear suspesnion A frame ball joint..

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 102,008 miles

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearings.

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearings.

Pass 20 Nov 2006 91,587 miles

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

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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T511 GOH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T511 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 T511 GOH registered?

T511 GOH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 June 1999.

Is T511 GOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T511 GOH shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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