LAND ROVER DEFENDER2014 · 2.2L Diesel

The 2014 Land Rover Defender shows a stable roadworthiness status. The most recent DVSA test on 20 November 2024 at 24,484 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded. Four consecutive annual tests from October 2021 through November 2024 each produced a clean result, confirming a stable maintenance trend with no recurring mechanical or structural flags. Mileage progression reveals a low-use pattern typical of a secondary vehicle. The odometer read 13,108 miles at the 12 October 2021 test and crept to 13,877 miles by 5 October 2022, a mere 769 miles in twelve months. A more pronounced accumulation followed with 21,129 miles on 16 October 2023 and 24,484 miles on 20 November 2024. That two-year span added 7,252 miles, lifting the annual average yet still reflecting sparse operation for a twelve-year-old 4x4. The MOT data remains thin but wholly free of advisories on tyres, wipers, suspension bushes or exhaust emissions. The unbroken pass record implies the previous keeper addressed consumable wear before each test and likely stored the vehicle under reasonable conditions. No tester flagged corrosion, brake disc wear, binding calipers or coil spring fractures across the timeline. Such consistency suggests disciplined upkeep rather than deferred maintenance. Despite the clean documentary history, a buyer must physically verify structural integrity. Defenders of this generation suffer chassis rust where road salt or damp storage prevails. The low mileage and minimal accumulation between the 2021 and 2022 tests hint at prolonged standing, which can perish rubber bushes and seize brake components. The buyer should inspect underneath for structural corrosion, operate each brake caliper to detect binding, and assess tyre sidewalls for age cracking even though the 2024 test noted none.