2010 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · M80 JDD

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by three consecutive passes over the last three years. The most recent test in November 2024 at 215,921 miles passed with no defects recorded, maintaining a multi-year trend of clean results following a failure in late 2021. This suggests that the mechanical and structural components are being maintained to a standard that satisfies the DVSA requirements without recurring failures in major systems. The mileage pattern indicates consistent high-use for a sixteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 13,500 miles per year. Between November 2022 and November 2024, the vehicle covered 15,863 miles, showing a steady rate of accumulation rather than long periods of storage. The gap of 14,084 miles between the November 2021 and November 2022 tests reinforces this regular usage cycle. Such high annual mileage typically puts significant stress on the drivetrain, suspension, and braking components of a Land Rover Defender. Despite the clean MOT history recent years, a buyer must prioritize a physical inspection of the chassis and structural integrity. High mileageage Defenders are prone to hidden corrosion that may not always trigger an MOT failure until it becomes structurally significant. Focus on the crossmembers and rear mounting points for deep rust. Given the high mileage, evaluate the condition of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers for excessive wear, as these components are likely nearing the end of their functional life at over 215,000 miles.