1983 Land Rover Defender 3.5L Petrol · A110 CWB
1983 Land Rover Defender (3.5L, petrol). First registered 07 Oct 1983. Recorded mileage 55,707 miles. MOT valid until 11 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,707 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A110 CWB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
- 55,707 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
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A110 CWB MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Land Rover Defender (A110 CWB) between December 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle brake hose and suspension arm (5.2.3 (f))”.
A110 CWB Mileage History
- 07/12/202251,402 mi
- 14/11/202352,292 mi+890 mi
- 09/05/202554,635 mi+2,343 mi
- 13/05/202554,637 mi+2 mi
- 11/05/202655,707 mi+1,070 mi
Average of roughly 1,257 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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