1983 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · A296 MUM
1983 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 1983. Recorded mileage 55,150 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,150 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A296 MUM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2025
- 55,150 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A296 MUM 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 (A296 MUM) between May 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 July 2025 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 (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements must be fitted to front of vehicle (0.1 (d))”; “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black and silver only allowed before 1980 (0.1 (d”; “Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))”.
A296 MUM Mileage History
- 16/05/202256,750 mi
- 20/06/202355,148 mi-1,602 mi
- 14/07/202555,150 mi+2 mi
- 22/07/202555,150 mi
Average of roughly -503 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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