1983 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · A772 GRW
1983 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1983. Recorded mileage 166,832 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,832 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A772 GRW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 166,832 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A772 GRW 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 (A772 GRW) between March 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (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.
A772 GRW Mileage History
- 30/03/2022152,293 mi
- 31/03/2023155,884 mi+3,591 mi
- 16/04/2024159,632 mi+3,748 mi
- 15/04/2025163,611 mi+3,979 mi
- 02/07/2026166,832 mi+3,221 mi
Average of roughly 3,416 miles per year across 5 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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