Official DVLA Record

1983 Land Rover Defender 3.5L Petrol · A545 YJR

A545 YJR

1983 Land Rover Defender (3.5L, petrol). First registered 26/09/1983. Recorded mileage 98,806 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 07/02/2024
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1983
Engine
3528cc

A545 YJR Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/02/2023
  • 98,806 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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A545 YJR Mileage History

  1. 24/01/202298,581 mi
  2. 31/01/202298,596 mi+15 mi
  3. 06/02/202398,786 mi+190 mi
  4. 08/02/202398,806 mi+20 mi

Average of roughly 216 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

A545 YJR MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Land Rover Defender (A545 YJR) between January 2022 and February 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 08 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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