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G24 DTJ

1990 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,483 mi
Last recorded152,483 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 152,483 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 152,432 miles

both front tyres perished

oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2016 152,432 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

both front tyres perished

oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2015 152,236 miles

Nearside Front cut in tyre

Nearside headlight is in poor condition

Offside Front cut in tyre

both front tyrtes are perished

engine oil level is low

long brake pedal travel

power steering fluid leak

Fail 17 Sep 2015 152,236 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside headlight is in poor condition

both front tyrtes are perished

engine oil level is low

long brake pedal travel

power steering fluid leak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 151,851 miles

Both front tyres are perished.

Both head lights are in poor condition.

Front too rear brake pipe is rusty.

o/s/f seat belt webbing is in poor condition.

Fail 15 Sep 2014 151,851 miles

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

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

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

Both front tyres are perished.

Both head lights are in poor condition.

Front too rear brake pipe is rusty.

o/s/f seat belt webbing is in poor condition.

Pass 27 Sep 2013 151,256 miles

chassis rusty

front tyres are starting to perish

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 26 Sep 2013 151,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

chassis rusty

front tyres are starting to perish

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 27 Sep 2012 150,477 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 150,474 miles

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

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 149,253 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 149,225 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front tyres starting to step and perish

Pass 19 Aug 2010 147,733 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 144,537 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 144,537 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 138,952 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 137,863 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 137,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Spare wheel inscure.

Pass 14 Sep 2006 136,200 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 DTJ is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DTJ, 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 DTJ is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 January 1990.

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