1991 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J768 DCD

The Land Rover Defender presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 8 September 2025 at 113,657 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable across the available history, with the vehicle clearing its final test cleanly after a prior failure four days earlier on 4 September 2025 at identical mileage where the tester logged no specific defects. This suggests an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault at that stage. Recorded mileage sits at 113,657 against a 1991 build, equating to roughly 3,247 miles per year. The odometer moved only 2,624 miles between the June 2022 pass at 110,033 and the June 2024 pass at 111,413, then crept up 2,244 miles to the 2025 tests. A gap exists between May 2022 and June 2024 with no intermediate entry, but the low annual use implies light running or prolonged storage rather than sustained wear. Such standing periods commonly allow corrosion and perished rubber components to develop unseen. The two failures on 16 May 2022 and 4 September 2025 both recorded no defects, which points to documentation or test eligibility errors rather than worn consumables or structural failure. No advisories appear across any entry, so the DVSA record itself flags no binding calipers, tired suspension bushes, or exhaust concerns. A buyer should still inspect chassis outriggers, bulkhead, and spring hangers for rust given the vehicle's age and likely damp storage. Verify the brake discs, calipers, and tyre sidewalls in person, as low mileage and test gaps can mask flat spots or perished seals. The clean record supports careful ownership, but physical inspection remains essential on a 35-year-old Defender.