1983 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · A494 EJF
1983 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1983. Recorded mileage 163,738 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/03/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,738 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1983
- Engine
- 2500cc
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A494 EJF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2023
- 163,738 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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A494 EJF Mileage History
- 22/03/2022160,719 mi
- 23/03/2022160,719 mi
- 20/03/2023163,738 mi+3,019 mi
Average of roughly 3,040 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
A494 EJF 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 (A494 EJF) between March 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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