1983 Land Rover Defender 3.5L Petrol · A494 MVS
1983 Land Rover Defender (3.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1983. Recorded mileage 124,920 miles. MOT expired on 11 Apr 2023. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,920 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A494 MVS Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2022
- 124,920 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A494 MVS 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 (A494 MVS) between April 2022 and April 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 April 2022 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: Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
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.
A494 MVS Mileage History
- 13/04/2022124,920 mi
- 13/04/2022124,920 mi
Average of roughly 0 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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