1984 Land Rover Defender 3.5L Diesel · A865 OVS
1984 Land Rover Defender (3.5L, diesel). First registered 19 Mar 1984. Recorded mileage 229,989 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 229,989 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A865 OVS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 229,989 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A865 OVS 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 1984 Land Rover Defender (A865 OVS) between August 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
A865 OVS Mileage History
- 17/08/2022221,235 mi
- 29/08/2023224,186 mi+2,951 mi
- 28/08/2024226,390 mi+2,204 mi
- 16/10/2025229,989 mi+3,599 mi
Average of roughly 2,766 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: Average
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