1988 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · E330 SUA

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, following a clean pass in December 19 December 2025 at 137,290 miles. This result rectified a failure just three weeks prior on 25 November 2025 at 137,282 miles, suggesting the owner addressed the identified faults immediately. Since 2023, the record shows no recurring defects or advisories, indicating the vehicle is currently being maintained to a passing standard without ongoing mechanical degradation. The mileage profile is remarkably low for a 38-year-old Defender, averaging approximately 3,600 miles per year. The data shows consistent, light usage patterns, with only 4,185 miles covered between November 2023 and November 2024, and just 1,042 miles between November 2024 and November 2025. While this low mileage reduces wear on drivetrain and engine components, long intervals between use often expose rubber-related components, such as seals, hoses, and brake lines, to perish or crack. A buyer must focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and mounting points, as older Land Rovers are prone to hidden corrosion that does not always manifest in MOT tests. Given the low annual mileage, inspect the suspension bushes for cracking and check the brake calipers for seizing caused by lack of regular movement. The recent failures in late 2023 and 2025, though passed without recorded defects upon retry, warrant a close look at the specific items that caused those failures to ensure the repairs were permanent rather than temporary fixes.