2009 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · AH08 AJH

The vehicle remains in a roadworthy state but the maintenance history reveals a persistent trend of deferred mechanical repairs. While it passed its latest test in November 2025 at 147,534 miles, it carried forward multiple advisories that had been flagged in previous years. The recurring nature of the nearside front wheel bearing and worn radius arm bushes across the last three years of the recorded history indicates that the owner is only addressing components once they reach the point of MOT failure rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. At 17 years old, the recorded 147,534 miles represent an average usage of approximately 8,678 miles per year, which is consistent with a typical Land Rover Defender. The data shows steady usage patterns, with roughly 2,700 miles covered between October 2023 and October 2024, and another 2,700 miles in the following year. This suggests the vehicle is used regularly, which helps prevent the drying of rubber-based suspension components and the accelerated corrosion often seen with long periods of standing. A buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the chassis integrity, specifically focusing on the rear crossmember and towbar mounting area where corrosion was noted in October 2023. Although the tester described this as not seriously affecting security at that time, structural rust on these vehicles tends to progress rapidly. The persistent issue with the corroded nearside front brake pipe, which appeared in both 2024 and 2025, requires a physical check to ensure the entire braking line is not at risk of sudden hydraulic failure. The front suspension geometry also warrants close scrutiny due to the repeated reports of wheel bearing play and worn radius arm bushes. The slight free play in the steering box noted in October 2024 has not been mentioned in more recent tests, but the buyer should test for any play during a road drive. Given the history of perishing tyres in 2023, the current condition of the rubber should also be evaluated for cracking to ensure they have not aged out despite the relatively low mileage.