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C24 LMO

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,028 mi
Last recorded129,028 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC24 LMO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 129,028 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 128,872 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 128,187 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 127,599 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 127,048 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 125,437 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 124,515 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 123,648 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

gearbox oil cooler leaking

Fail 13 Oct 2017 123,635 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

gearbox oil cooler leaking

Pass 22 Sep 2016 121,575 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 121,563 miles

Centre Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure Rear axle top arm bolts loose (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 118,810 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2015 118,801 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine oil leak

front propshaft u/j collapsed

Pass 4 Oct 2014 117,333 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2014 117,313 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 109,794 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air filter insecure

wiper linkages very worn struggling to clean zone A

Fail 27 Sep 2013 87,512 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

air filter insecure

centre exhaust mounting missing

front caliper brake pipes poorly routed both

gearbox oil cooler pipes insecure

n/s/f swivel housing leaking

n/s/r and o/s/r bump stops missing

o/s/f chassis corroded

rear axle propshaft rubber joint in poor condition

wiper linkages very worn struggling to clean zone A

Pass 20 Jun 2013 108,375 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 105,969 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 104,031 miles

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

near side front knuckle joint oil seal leaking

Fail 5 Aug 2006

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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C24 LMO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 127,912 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 C24 LMO, 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 37 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 C24 LMO registered?

C24 LMO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 April 1989.

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