1991 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · H538 KWK

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of passes. The most recent test on 22 October 2025 at 162,096 miles resulted with no defects recorded, indicating that the vehicle currently meets minimum legal standards. While a single failure occurred on 18 October 2024 at 160,768 miles, the issue was rectified just one week later, suggesting a minor or consumable fault that was quickly addressed rather than a systemic mechanical failure. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 35-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,600 miles per year. Between October 2022 and October 2023, the vehicle covered only 3,021 miles, reflecting a period of infrequent use or extended storage. This low mileage often suggests less wear on the drivetrain and engine internals, though long periods of standing on a vehicle of this age can lead to the degradation of rubber-based components such as seals, hoses, and bushings which do not necessarily correlate with mileage-wear alone. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and body mounts, as older Defenders are prone to corrosion that MOT testing may only catch once it becomes structural. Given the low annual usage, inspect the braking system for seized calipers and check for perished suspension bushings that may have suffered from dryness. The clean record over the last three years suggests a proactive owner, but the buyer must ensure the vehicle has not been neglected despite its low mileage.