1983 Land Rover Defender 2.3L Petrol · A943 VOG
1983 Land Rover Defender (2.3L, petrol). First registered 10 Nov 1983. Recorded mileage 78,122 miles. MOT expired on 17 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,122 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A943 VOG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/04/2024
- 78,122 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A943 VOG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Land Rover Defender (A943 VOG) between November 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
A943 VOG Mileage History
- 21/11/202278,073 mi
- 22/11/202278,091 mi+18 mi
- 18/04/202478,122 mi+31 mi
Average of roughly 35 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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