1991 LAND ROVER DEFENDER2.5L Diesel

The Land Rover Defender presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 3 October 2025 at 166,880 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken five-year sequence of clean MOT outcomes. The vehicle shows no worsening faults, no recurring advisories, and no structural or mechanical flags across the available history. At roughly 35 years old the Defender carries 166,880 recorded miles, equating to about 4,768 miles per year, which is low for a working 4x4 of this type. Mileage crept from 154,490 in October 2021 to 166,880 by October 2025, an addition of just 12,390 miles over four years. The largest single jump was 5,251 miles between the September 2022 and October 2023 tests; the rest are sub-4,000 annual gains. Such low, steady use suggests light running rather than hard off-road punishment, though long stationary periods are plausible and carry their own risks for seals and corrosion. The clean MOT record gives no tester-raised concerns on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or emissions. A buyer should still inspect the chassis and bulkhead for structural rust, as a 1991 Defender is vulnerable to hidden corrosion even when passing visual checks. Check the drivetrain for oil leaks, the steering joints for play, and the brake calipers for binding after standing. Given the sparse but consistent history, previous keepers appear to have maintained basic legality with no neglected failures. The low mileage implies gentle care, yet a physical inspection beneath the vehicle remains essential before purchase.