1983 Land Rover Defender 3.9L Petrol · A590 XKU
1983 Land Rover Defender (3.9L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1983. Recorded mileage 91,703 miles. MOT valid until 22/01/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,703 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1983
- Engine
- 3900cc
A590 XKU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 91,703 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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A590 XKU Mileage History
- 10/01/202386,469 mi
- 23/01/202487,666 mi+1,197 mi
- 21/01/202590,423 mi+2,757 mi
- 21/01/202590,423 mi
- 16/01/202691,703 mi+1,280 mi
Average of roughly 1,735 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A590 XKU 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 Defender (A590 XKU) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 January 2026 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: Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
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