LAND ROVER DEFENDER2011 · 2.4L DIESEL

This 2011 Land Rover Defender currently holds a valid MOT that expires on 10 August 2026. The most recent test, carried out on 11 August 2025 at 84,305 miles, passed but flagged a minor advisory for slight play in the nearside drag link end ball joint. That is a steering component, and while the tester deemed it serviceable at the time, any play here points to wear that will need monitoring. Looking back at the full record, the maintenance trend is broadly stable. The vehicle passed cleanly in August 2022 and August 2024, and the only other blemish was a failure on 11 August 2023 for non-functioning stop lamps and a faulty reversing lamp switch, both of which were resolved before the same-day retest. No corrosion, structural defects, or recurring mechanical failures appear across the five-year window, suggesting the chassis and running gear have been kept in reasonable order. The mileage pattern reinforces the impression of light use. Between the August 2022 test at 80,665 miles and the August 2025 test at 84,305 miles, the vehicle covered just 3,640 miles over three years. That is well below the already modest annual average of roughly 5,620 miles calculated over its fifteen-year life. The record shows no sudden jumps or gaps that would raise concern about rolled-back odometers or prolonged storage, though a buyer should still verify whether long periods of standing have caused moisture ingress, stale fuel, or perished rubber seals and bushes. A buyer inspecting this Defender in person should focus on the steering and front-end components first. The advisory for play in the nearside drag link ball joint is the only defect recorded in the last five years, so check the offside equivalent, track rod ends, and steering box for similar wear. Inspect the chassis outriggers, bulkhead corners, and rear crossmember closely for corrosion, as these are common failure points on older Defenders regardless of mileage. The 2023 stop lamp and reversing switch failure was resolved, but a quick function check of all exterior lights and the reverse lamp circuit is still wise. Given the low mileage, suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers may look tidy but could be original and fatigued with age rather than wear, so bounce-test the corners and listen for clunks over rough surfaces. Brake discs, pads, and flexible hoses should be examined for surface corrosion and cracking, particularly if the vehicle has spent time standing on a driveway rather than in regular use.