1983 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · A656 MKJ
1983 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1983. Recorded mileage 146,462 km. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/07/2024
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 146,462 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1983
- Engine
- 2500cc
A656 MKJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2023
- 146,462 km recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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A656 MKJ Odometer History
- 27/06/2022145,242 km
- 14/07/2023146,462 km+1,220 km
Average of roughly 1,168 km per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
A656 MKJ 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 (A656 MKJ) between June 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (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.
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