1983 Land Rover Defender 4.0L Diesel · DOY 543Y
1983 Land Rover Defender (4.0L, diesel). First registered 14/04/1983. Recorded mileage 179,237 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Shrewsbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/06/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,237 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1983
- Engine
- 4000cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
DOY 543Y Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2023
- 179,237 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: 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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DOY 543Y Mileage History
- 15/06/2022178,133 mi
- 24/06/2022178,135 mi+2 mi
- 16/06/2023179,237 mi+1,102 mi
- 16/06/2023179,237 mi
Average of roughly 1,102 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
DOY 543Y MOT History
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 (DOY 543Y) between June 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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