1983 Land Rover Defender 3.5L Diesel · A127 DHH
1983 Land Rover Defender (3.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 1983. Recorded mileage 130,423 miles. MOT expired on 26 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,423 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A127 DHH Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2022
- 130,423 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A127 DHH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Land Rover Defender (A127 DHH) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
A127 DHH Mileage History
- 21/09/2022130,414 mi
- 27/09/2022130,423 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 548 miles per year across 2 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: Below Average
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