1983 Land Rover Series 3 2.3L Diesel · A739 GFF
1983 Land Rover Series 3 (2.3L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1983. Recorded mileage 51,651 miles. MOT status: No results. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER SERIES 3
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,651 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1983
- Engine
- 2286cc
A739 GFF Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2011
- 51,651 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (23 mentions)
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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A739 GFF Mileage History
- 05/01/200649,648 mi
- 25/01/200649,676 mi+28 mi
- 06/02/200750,831 mi+1,155 mi
- 14/01/200850,773 mi-58 mi
- 18/01/200850,781 mi+8 mi
- 02/02/200951,148 mi+367 mi
- 06/02/200951,151 mi+3 mi
- 23/03/201051,447 mi+296 mi
- 14/04/201051,447 mi
- 15/04/201151,651 mi+204 mi
Average of roughly 380 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
A739 GFF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Land Rover Series 3 (A739 GFF) between January 2006 and April 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (23 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.