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T541 GOH

1999 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

102,471 mi
Last recorded102,471 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT541 GOH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 102,471 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 100,582 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 98,494 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Hose to master (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to master (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 95,539 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 92,774 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 90,912 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 87,218 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 87,215 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 84,185 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 84,182 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 81,513 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 75,945 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 69,067 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 68,696 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 58,083 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 51,776 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 47,390 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 42,931 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 39,009 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 34,140 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 30,379 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 27,447 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 23,511 miles

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 21 Jun 2005 19,070 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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T541 GOH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 T541 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 T541 GOH registered?

T541 GOH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 June 1999.

Is T541 GOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T541 GOH shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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