1983 Land Rover Defender 3.5L Diesel · A278 SUL
1983 Land Rover Defender (3.5L, diesel). First registered 24/11/1983. Recorded mileage 90,267 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/09/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,267 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1983
- Engine
- 3528cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
A278 SUL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2022
- 90,267 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: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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A278 SUL Mileage History
- 20/08/202190,267 mi
- 22/08/202290,267 mi
- 24/08/202290,267 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
A278 SUL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Land Rover Defender (A278 SUL) between August 2021 and August 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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