2021 LAND ROVER DEFENDER XS EDITION D MHEV A3.0L Diesel

The 2021 Land Rover Defender XS Edition D MHEV A presents a stable and clean roadworthiness profile. The most recent DVSA test on 11 November 2025 at 45,350 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior test on 7 November 2024 at 40,652 miles also passed with no advisories. The maintenance trend is steady with no worsening faults or recurring mechanical concerns across the two recorded annual inspections. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a five-year-old vehicle. The record shows 40,652 miles in November 2024 rising to 45,350 miles by November 2025, a modest 4,698 miles over twelve months or roughly 9,070 miles per year across the vehicle's life. The history is sparse with only two entries and no gaps beyond the expected annual cycle, which limits longitudinal insight but shows no signs of rapid accumulation or prolonged disuse. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of core mechanical items despite the clean sheet. The absence of advisories on coil springs, suspension bushes, brake discs, and structural corrosion in either test does not preclude wear developing between intervals. Given the Defender's off-road oriented chassis, examine underbody protection, driveshaft joints, and subframe condition for latent corrosion or stone damage not captured in the MOT lane. Verify service history against the low annual mileage to confirm fluids, filters, and brake calipers received attention irrespective of distance travelled. Two consecutive fault-free passes imply the previous keeper kept basic upkeep current, yet the limited record means in-person checks on tyre sidewalls, exhaust emissions under load, and binding calipers remain prudent before purchase.