1982 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · VRM 847Y
1982 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 16/09/1982. Recorded mileage 25,847 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1982 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,847 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1982
- Engine
- 2495cc
VRM 847Y Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2025
- 25,847 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.
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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VRM 847Y Mileage History
- 01/08/202225,059 mi
- 01/08/202225,059 mi
- 04/09/202325,331 mi+272 mi
- 14/08/202425,759 mi+428 mi
- 18/07/202525,847 mi+88 mi
Average of roughly 266 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VRM 847Y 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 (VRM 847Y) between August 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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