1983 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · A27 YJM
1983 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 14 Nov 1983. Recorded mileage 258,204 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 258,204 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A27 YJM Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2023
- 258,204 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A27 YJM 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 (A27 YJM) between October 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
A27 YJM Mileage History
- 12/10/2022255,698 mi
- 04/10/2023258,204 mi+2,506 mi
Average of roughly 2,564 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: Average
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