1983 Land Rover Defender 2.3L Diesel · DIL 3115
1983 Land Rover Defender (2.3L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1986. Recorded mileage 159,354 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/01/2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,354 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1983
- Engine
- 2286cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
DIL 3115 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/01/2024
- 159,354 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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DIL 3115 Mileage History
- 30/11/2021156,866 mi
- 09/12/2022157,859 mi+993 mi
- 13/12/2022157,861 mi+2 mi
- 04/01/2024159,328 mi+1,467 mi
- 10/01/2024159,354 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 1,178 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DIL 3115 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 (DIL 3115) between November 2021 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”.
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