1983 Land Rover Defender 2.3L Petrol · A444 EPE
1983 Land Rover Defender (2.3L, petrol). First registered 16 Nov 1983. Recorded mileage 88,956 miles. MOT expired on 05 Mar 2025. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,956 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A444 EPE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2024
- 88,956 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A444 EPE 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 (A444 EPE) between March 2023 and March 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Windscreen wiper not working stalk broken (3.4 (a))”; “Windscreen washer not working stalk broken (3.5 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
A444 EPE Mileage History
- 01/03/202388,646 mi
- 01/03/202388,646 mi
- 06/03/202488,956 mi+310 mi
- 06/03/202488,956 mi
Average of roughly 305 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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