1983 Land Rover Defender 3.1L Diesel · A29 YJM
1983 Land Rover Defender (3.1L, diesel). First registered 11/10/1983. Recorded mileage 71,266 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/06/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,266 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1983
- Engine
- 3103cc
A29 YJM Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2024
- 71,266 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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A29 YJM Mileage History
- 13/06/202471,266 mi
- 13/06/202471,266 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
A29 YJM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Land Rover Defender (A29 YJM) between June 2024 and June 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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