1983 Land Rover Defender 2.3L Diesel · A496 HAD
1983 Land Rover Defender (2.3L, diesel). First registered 27/10/1983. Recorded mileage 212,681 miles. MOT valid until 27/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 212,681 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1983
- Engine
- 2286cc
A496 HAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2025
- 212,681 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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A496 HAD Mileage History
- 16/11/2023209,162 mi
- 18/11/2024211,078 mi+1,916 mi
- 18/11/2024211,078 mi
- 17/11/2025212,598 mi+1,520 mi
- 28/11/2025212,681 mi+83 mi
Average of roughly 1,730 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A496 HAD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Land Rover Defender (A496 HAD) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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