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B24 TMT

1990 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

213,072 mi
Last recorded213,072 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB24 TMT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 213,072 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 211,537 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 210,020 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 206,989 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 205,270 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 202,018 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 198,090 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 198,090 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 194,190 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 191,043 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 187,350 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 185,804 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering box output shaft (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 185,804 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering box output shaft (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 185,117 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 185,116 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 183,626 miles

Both front swivel joints weeping

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2013 183,626 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2013 183,626 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

batt terminals loose

Pass 10 Apr 2012 179,102 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 117,094 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 166,479 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 166,479 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 154,316 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 154,278 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside and offside front swivels leaking

Pass 3 Aug 2007 153,886 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 150,041 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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B24 TMT is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 B24 TMT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B24 TMT registered?

B24 TMT is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is B24 TMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B24 TMT shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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