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T551 GOH

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

125,144 mi
Last recorded125,144 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT551 GOH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 125,144 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 124,995 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (hockey stick shape) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (hockey stick shape) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 124,672 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 124,613 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt above rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear chassis near anti roll bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear chassis near anti roll bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 123,945 miles

Both sides of body/chassis, suspension components, frame/mounts, brake and fuel system/lines badly covered with under seal/grease making it difficult to inspect

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 123,941 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Both sides of body/chassis, suspension components, frame/mounts, brake and fuel system/lines badly covered with under seal/grease making it difficult to inspect

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 123,923 miles

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

front discs pitted

oil leaks

Pass 12 Feb 2018 123,108 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 115,547 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 115,547 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 111,959 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 107,696 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 107,694 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper 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)

Diesel fuel leak from auxillary delivery fuel tank

Pass 3 Jan 2014 105,544 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 105,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 97,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

front discs getting thin

Pass 28 Jun 2010 82,517 miles

ADVISED-SLIGHT DETERIORATION OF CLUTCH AND BRAKE PEDAL ANTI-SLIP DEVICES.

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

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

advised-minor play/wear in N/S and O/S front suspension link bushes.

Fail 27 Jun 2010 82,517 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ADVISED-SLIGHT DETERIORATION OF CLUTCH AND BRAKE PEDAL ANTI-SLIP DEVICES.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

advised-minor play/wear in N/S and O/S front suspension link bushes.

Pass 9 Jun 2009 66,618 miles

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 66,612 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

h/brake travel near limit

Pass 2 Jun 2008 55,828 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

slight wear in wiper links

Pass 7 Jun 2007 46,343 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

emmisions just within limits

Fail 12 Jun 2006 38,062 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

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

emissions just within limits

o/s mirror has a minor crack

Pass 12 Jun 2006 38,062 miles

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

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

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

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

emissions just within limits

o/s mirror has a minor crack

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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T551 GOH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 T551 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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T551 GOH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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