1982 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · A108 FVO
1982 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03 Mar 1982. Recorded mileage 2,723 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1982 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 2,723 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A108 FVO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 2,723 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A108 FVO 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 1982 Land Rover Defender (A108 FVO) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
A108 FVO Mileage History
- 27/07/20222,533 mi
- 14/11/20232,678 mi+145 mi
- 15/11/20232,682 mi+4 mi
- 15/07/20262,723 mi+41 mi
- 16/07/20262,723 mi
Average of roughly 48 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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