1983 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · A520 HLM
1983 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 1983. Recorded mileage 111,469 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,469 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A520 HLM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 111,469 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A520 HLM 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 (A520 HLM) between June 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). 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.
A520 HLM Mileage History
- 28/06/2022102,355 mi
- 18/05/2023103,302 mi+947 mi
- 01/03/2025108,392 mi+5,090 mi
- 15/04/2026111,469 mi+3,077 mi
Average of roughly 2,400 miles per year across 4 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: Excellent
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