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G716 AEJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,985 mi
Last recorded86,985 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG716 AEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 86,985 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 84,124 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 80,855 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 80,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 75,797 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 72,198 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 67,600 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 64,453 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 60,804 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 56,835 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 56,821 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 49,832 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 43,781 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 34,961 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 32,167 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 32,166 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G716 AEJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 G716 AEJ, 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 G716 AEJ registered?

G716 AEJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1989.

Is G716 AEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G716 AEJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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