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G24 COW

1990 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

213,918 mi
Last recorded213,918 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG24 COW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 213,918 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 210,515 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 165,207 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

exhaust leak from turbo joint

rear bump stops missing

suspension bushes deteriorated but not excessive movement

Fail 25 Oct 2017 165,069 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped both rear (3.6.B.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

exhaust leak from turbo joint

rear bump stops missing

suspension bushes deteriorated but not excessive movement

Pass 21 Nov 2016 163,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear both bump stops missing

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 163,714 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear both bump stops missing

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 162,220 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 162,710 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 160,014 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

blue smoke emitted at idle

front bumper missing

front propshaft worn badly

offside rear hub seal weeping oil

passenger seat and seatbelt removed

rear propshaft uj worn badly

Pass 15 Aug 2014 160,014 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

blue smoke emitted at idle

front bumper missing

front propshaft worn badly

offside rear hub seal weeping oil

passenger seat and seatbelt removed

rear propshaft uj worn badly

Fail 14 Jun 2014 160,007 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 157,735 miles

both front inner brake pads worn low

offside front inner hub seal leaking

Fail 12 Apr 2013 157,735 miles

Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front inner brake pads worn low

front prop u.j has excessive play

offside front inner hub seal leaking

Pass 9 Jun 2012 153,093 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 151,013 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 151,013 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

both front flexi hoses are starting to perish

bushes are starting to perish ( front hockey sticks + rear torsion bars)

o/s/r shocker bushes have slight movement in them

slight movement in all steering joints

Pass 24 Jun 2010 148,476 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 134,425 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 117,970 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 19 Jul 2007 117,549 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 113,996 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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G24 COW is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 G24 COW, 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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G24 COW is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 February 1990.

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