1983 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · 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
- 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)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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A477 EPG Mileage History
- 13/05/2022220,261 mi
- 17/10/2025220,276 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 4 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
A477 EPG 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 (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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