1982 Land Rover Defender 3.5L Diesel · OAM 3X
1982 Land Rover Defender (3.5L, diesel). First registered 01/07/1982. Recorded mileage 138 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1982 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/02/2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1982
- Engine
- 3522cc
OAM 3X Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/02/2024
- 138 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 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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OAM 3X Mileage History
- 21/12/202197,070 mi
- 25/01/202397,803 mi+733 mi
- 09/02/202397,803 mi
- 31/01/2024138 mi-97,665 mi
- 08/02/2024138 mi
Average of roughly -45,467 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
OAM 3X 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 1982 Land Rover Defender (OAM 3X) between December 2021 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 February 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: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Upper Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
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