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1983 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · A103 PCJ

A103 PCJ

1983 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18/10/1983. Recorded mileage 193,987 miles. MOT valid until 28/09/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 28/09/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1983
Engine
2495cc

A103 PCJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2025
  • 193,987 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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A103 PCJ Mileage History

  1. 22/09/2022191,498 mi
  2. 19/09/2023192,389 mi+891 mi
  3. 17/09/2024193,290 mi+901 mi
  4. 23/09/2025193,987 mi+697 mi
  5. 24/09/2025193,987 mi

Average of roughly 828 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

A103 PCJ MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Land Rover Defender (A103 PCJ) between September 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 24 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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