1983 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · A161 FHN
1983 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1983. Recorded mileage 184,631 miles. MOT valid until 11/11/2026.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1983
- Engine
- 2495cc
A161 FHN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 184,631 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: Good
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A161 FHN Mileage History
- 02/11/2022175,539 mi
- 12/11/2022175,539 mi
- 03/11/2023178,814 mi+3,275 mi
- 11/11/2024182,285 mi+3,471 mi
- 11/11/2025184,631 mi+2,346 mi
Average of roughly 3,005 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A161 FHN MOT History
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 (A161 FHN) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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