1983 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · A416 OVF
1983 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 30 Dec 1983. Recorded mileage 193,876 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,876 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A416 OVF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2024
- 193,876 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A416 OVF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Land Rover Defender (A416 OVF) between April 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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.
A416 OVF Mileage History
- 05/04/2022185,654 mi
- 28/10/2023187,335 mi+1,681 mi
- 25/10/2024193,876 mi+6,541 mi
Average of roughly 3,215 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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