Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

1983 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · A161 FHN

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.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 11/11/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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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 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%)
! Older vehicle
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A161 FHN Mileage History

  1. 02/11/2022175,539 mi
  2. 12/11/2022175,539 mi
  3. 03/11/2023178,814 mi+3,275 mi
  4. 11/11/2024182,285 mi+3,471 mi
  5. 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

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
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 (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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