1983 Land Rover Series 3 2.3L Petrol · A393 SUW
1983 Land Rover Series 3 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 23/11/1983. Recorded mileage 24,767 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER SERIES 3
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,767 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1983
- Engine
- 2286cc
A393 SUW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2025
- 24,767 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
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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A393 SUW Mileage History
- 09/11/202124,730 mi
- 13/02/202424,730 mi
- 15/02/202424,735 mi+5 mi
- 09/05/202524,753 mi+18 mi
- 13/05/202524,767 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 11 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A393 SUW 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 Series 3 (A393 SUW) between November 2021 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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