Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

1983 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · A477 EPG

A477 EPG

1983 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05/07/1983. Recorded mileage 220,276 miles. MOT valid until 15/10/2026.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
1983 · Peterborough
MOT Status
Valid until 15/10/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
220,276 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 15/10/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1983
Engine
2495cc

A477 EPG Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
  • 220,276 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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A477 EPG Mileage History

  1. 13/05/2022220,261 mi
  2. 17/10/2025220,276 mi+15 mi

Average of roughly 4 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

A477 EPG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Sept 2026, 02:36
MOT Analysis

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 (A477 EPG) between May 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 17 October 2025 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: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))”; “Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”.

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