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T631 GOH

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,704 mi
Last recorded135,704 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT631 GOH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 135,704 miles

general corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2022 130,476 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 130,460 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure Loose at box (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 125,367 miles

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

found floor pan on n/s/f starting to corrode

Pass 30 Dec 2016 120,127 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion patch welded various places (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 120,122 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering box drop link ball joint excessive play chalked up (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering central chassis corroded chalked up (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering damper inappropriately modified mounting bush by steering box has excessive movement chalked up (2.2.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts splitting (8.2.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion patch welded various places (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 112,868 miles

Ball joint has slight play steering drag link has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 105,680 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 98,682 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 98,682 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 87,348 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 81,684 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 77,793 miles

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 discs corroded on back face not affecting brake performance

Pass 12 Jun 2010 75,376 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 70,859 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2009 70,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 66,200 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 61,550 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 55,846 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 55,846 miles

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

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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T631 GOH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T631 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 T631 GOH registered?

T631 GOH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 June 1999.

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