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T639 GOH

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

196,904 mi
Last recorded196,904 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT639 GOH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 196,904 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 194,376 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 191,968 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened All upper spring mountings corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts going into calipers (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion to whole underside of vehicle

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 191,932 miles

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

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))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt From body to rear differential (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides going into caliper (1.1.11 (c))

General underbody corrosion to the whole underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Central tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Central tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Various points in the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 190,626 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 190,356 miles

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside axle swivel joint leaking

offside axle swivel joint leaking

offside rear jacking point damaged

Fail 13 Aug 2021 190,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

offside axle swivel joint leaking

offside rear jacking point damaged

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside axle swivel joint leaking

Fail 19 Jun 2020 190,280 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 187,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight movement in the steering box system

Pass 14 Oct 2017 177,156 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 161,333 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 160,628 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 149,176 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 148,982 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported corroded mounting (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 136,685 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

trailer socket connections corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2014 136,685 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

trailer socket connections corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2013 114,507 miles

advise oil weap from steering box

advise os sill damaged

advise slight play in nsf wheel bearing

Fail 4 Oct 2013 114,507 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise oil weap from steering box

advise os sill damaged

advise slight play in nsf wheel bearing

Pass 12 Oct 2012 107,612 miles

Engine oil level below "low" on dip stick - topped-up 1/2 ltr added

Fail 12 Oct 2012 107,612 miles

Engine oil level below "low" on dip stick - topped-up 1/2 ltr added

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 90,394 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 90,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

small cut in near side front tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2010 74,373 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 74,329 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 68,168 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 66,083 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 60,291 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 51,143 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 38,310 miles

Slight damage to offside rear body

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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T639 GOH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 T639 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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T639 GOH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 June 1999.

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