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G316 VMO

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,621 mi
Last recorded83,621 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG316 VMO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2025 83,621 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 80,868 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 76,477 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 75,874 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 75,268 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 74,578 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 74,060 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 72,847 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 72,520 miles

corrosion starting on underside

Pass 26 Feb 2015 72,458 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 72,135 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

chips in screen,

Pass 26 Feb 2013 71,857 miles

chips in screen

discs scored on inner face

oil leak

slight exhaust blow

Pass 20 Feb 2012 71,594 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Feb 2011 71,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chip in screen

slight play in front hubs

Pass 11 Feb 2010 71,494 miles

chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Feb 2009 71,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 71,150 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

chips in windscreen

number plates starting to fade

slight play in sterring joints

Pass 9 Oct 2006 71,108 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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G316 VMO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G316 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G316 VMO?

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What year was G316 VMO registered?

G316 VMO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G316 VMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G316 VMO shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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