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D24 HJC

1990 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

154,601 mi
Last recorded154,601 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD24 HJC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 154,601 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 153,148 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 152,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger, marked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis, marked yellow (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger, marked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis, marked yellow (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting Chassis, marked yellow (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front cross member, marked yellow (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

All tyres heavily perished

Body and chassis have corrosion

Under side of vehicle is heavily under sealed in places

Pass 2 Nov 2020 152,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 152,245 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 152,045 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 2 Aug 2018 151,649 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2018 151,626 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mounting and chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion chassis has general corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2017 150,358 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 148,919 miles

Both front tyres cracked on outer edge

Chassis corroded

Rear no. plate corroded but can still be read

Pass 14 May 2015 147,274 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 147,274 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 15 May 2014 145,593 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 145,593 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 143,468 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 143,468 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 142,699 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 142,699 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 141,101 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 141,101 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 139,524 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 139,524 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 136,854 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 136,854 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 134,172 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 127,558 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 119,334 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 119,334 miles

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

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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D24 HJC is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 D24 HJC, 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 D24 HJC registered?

D24 HJC is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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