1983 Land Rover Defender 2.3L Diesel · A874 UWP
1983 Land Rover Defender (2.3L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1983. Recorded mileage 198,179 miles. MOT valid until 02 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,179 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A874 UWP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2025
- 198,179 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.
A874 UWP 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 (A874 UWP) between November 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
A874 UWP Mileage History
- 20/11/2023196,388 mi
- 28/11/2023196,434 mi+46 mi
- 22/11/2024197,359 mi+925 mi
- 14/11/2025198,133 mi+774 mi
- 03/12/2025198,179 mi+46 mi
Average of roughly 879 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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