1983 Land Rover Defender 2.3L Diesel · A854 CJS
1983 Land Rover Defender (2.3L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 1983. Recorded mileage 78,712 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jan 2024. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,712 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A854 CJS Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2023
- 78,712 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A854 CJS 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 (A854 CJS) between January 2022 and January 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
A854 CJS Mileage History
- 06/01/202276,781 mi
- 16/01/202378,712 mi+1,931 mi
Average of roughly 1,881 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: Average
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