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B24 SCA

1990 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

225,641 mi
Last recorded225,641 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB24 SCA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 225,641 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 225,641 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 222,794 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 217,722 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 217,688 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 210,964 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all steel brake pipes covered in grease

both headlamp output slightly reduced reflectors slightly deteriorated

offside front& offside rear brake pipe nuts corroded

slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint & cover not on

Fail 23 Nov 2010 210,958 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all steel brake pipes covered in grease

both headlamp output slightly reduced reflectors slightly deteriorated

offside front& offside rear brake pipe nuts corroded

slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint & cover not on

Fail 21 Jul 2010 210,952 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

both headlamps slightly deteriorated and light output slightly reduced

nearside front bulkhead & nearside front floor corroded & holed

offside front & offside rear brake pipe nuts corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2009 209,094 miles

centre rear belt not fitted

dipstick tube insecure

drop arm ball joint has slight play rubber cover not fitted

handbrake has a lot of travel

nearside front door badly corroded

nearside front floor badly corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2009 209,077 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre rear belt not fitted

dipstick tube insecure

drop arm ball joint has slight play rubber cover not fitted

handbrake has a lot of travel

nearside front door badly corroded

nearside front floor badly corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2008 472,882 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

middle seat base missing rear andos side steps damaged os door check damaged

Pass 8 Sep 2007 201,923 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 18,873 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 18,873 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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B24 SCA is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1990 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 127,503 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 B24 SCA, 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 36 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B24 SCA registered?

B24 SCA is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 October 1990.

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