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G315 VMO

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,210 mi
Last recorded181,210 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2013
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG315 VMO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2013 181,210 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 181,183 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 179,441 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 178,433 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 177,548 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 177,548 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 172,228 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 166,111 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 163,117 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 158,227 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 158,226 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 154,493 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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G315 VMO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G315 VMO, 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 G315 VMO registered?

G315 VMO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 August 1989.

Is G315 VMO safe to buy?

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