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T650 GOH

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,872 mi
Last recorded166,872 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT650 GOH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 166,872 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 165,580 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 162,543 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 159,015 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 154,717 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 150,308 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 143,490 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 135,027 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 124,272 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 118,280 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe in parts (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes in parts (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 110,761 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 103,247 miles

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

Oil leak

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 103,243 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 94,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 94,888 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 87,072 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 87,072 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 80,808 miles

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

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

Slight movement in nearside seat rail

rear number plate delaminated

rear pads very low 2mm left

Fail 19 Oct 2011 80,808 miles

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

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

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

Slight movement in nearside seat rail

rear number plate delaminated

rear pads very low 2mm left

Pass 5 Oct 2010 72,792 miles

nearside hub joint leaking grease slightly

slight play in nearside track rod end

Pass 6 Oct 2009 64,923 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 64,923 miles

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

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

bushes for steering damper excessive play

Pass 14 Oct 2008 57,458 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 57,458 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 48,375 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 39,685 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2006 39,685 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 31,863 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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T650 GOH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 T650 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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T650 GOH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 June 1999.

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