2020 Land Rover Defender SE D Auto 2.0L Diesel · J915 ANT

The Defender presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 5 December 2025 at 39,157 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior passing test on 16 December 2024 at 34,499 miles also showed a clean sheet. The single failure logged on 16 December 2024 at 34,499 miles carries no recorded defects, which points to an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a fault with the vehicle itself. Across the three years of data the history is clean and consistent. Mileage has accumulated lightly for a six-year-old vehicle. The record shows 29,266 miles at the 22 December 2023 test, rising to 34,499 miles by 16 December 2024 and 39,157 miles by 5 December 2025. That equates to roughly 5,200 miles per year, below the typical expectation and suggesting gentle use or periods of standing. The sparse but clean record gives no indication of rapid wear cycles or neglected intervals. With no advisories or defects flagged across any test, the buyer should still commission an independent inspection of consumable items not always captured at test. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc condition warrant physical checks given the vehicle's off-road-capable design and low annual use, which can allow corrosion or seized components to develop unnoticed. Drivetrain oils and underbody structural integrity should be reviewed, as the Defender's chassis and mounting points are prone to moisture-related degradation if stored poorly. The absence of recurring faults means no worsening mechanical pattern exists in the official data. The earlier same-day fail with no defects suggests clerical error rather than owner neglect. A pre-purchase check remains sensible, but the MOT trail implies disciplined upkeep by prior keepers.