1983 Land Rover Defender 3.5L Petrol · CHG 147Y
1983 Land Rover Defender (3.5L, petrol). First registered 26/04/1983. Recorded mileage 5,456 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 5,456 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1983
- Engine
- 3528cc
CHG 147Y Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2024
- 5,456 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 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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CHG 147Y Mileage History
- 10/07/200637,921 mi
- 01/09/200738,387 mi+466 mi
- 12/09/200738,389 mi+2 mi
- 01/10/200838,478 mi+89 mi
- 07/10/200838,482 mi+4 mi
- 09/09/200938,532 mi+50 mi
- 30/09/201040,168 mi+1,636 mi
- 06/10/201040,170 mi+2 mi
- 03/10/201140,172 mi+2 mi
- 04/10/201140,172 mi
- 30/10/201240,184 mi+12 mi
- 23/10/201340,184 mi
- 13/10/201440,184 mi
- 03/11/2015504 mi-39,680 mi
- 17/10/20162,549 mi+2,045 mi
- 05/12/20173,486 mi+937 mi
- 07/12/20183,967 mi+481 mi
- 04/12/20194,226 mi+259 mi
- 20/11/20204,470 mi+244 mi
- 28/01/20224,692 mi+222 mi
- 16/01/20235,019 mi+327 mi
- 16/01/20235,019 mi
- 23/09/20245,456 mi+437 mi
Average of roughly -1,783 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
CHG 147Y MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Land Rover Defender (CHG 147Y) between July 2006 and September 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2024 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: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
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