2013 LAND ROVER DEFENDER2.2L DIESEL

The vehicle's overall roadworthiness is currently failing, as evidenced by the two distinct MOT failures recorded in the 2025 and 2024 test series. The first failure occurred on 2025-10-03 at 115,868 miles, where the tester flagged binding rear brakes, insufficient brake effort, and excessive bush wear in the lower shock absorbers. The second failure was recorded on 2024-09-30 at 113,493 miles, involving a non-working central rear stop lamp and insecure ball joint dust covers on both sides of the steering column. These two incidents, occurring within a year of each other, indicate a persistent structural and mechanical risk that is not resolving, suggesting a lack of proactive maintenance. The mileage trend appears stable and consistent, reflecting a typical usage pattern for a 2013 vehicle. The vehicle has maintained approximately 8,913 miles per year, which aligns with its age and suggests that the mileage accumulation is not due to severe wear but rather normal operational wear. However, this steady progression of miles does not mitigate the critical issues flagged in the MOT records, as the persistent faults in the suspension, brakes, and steering components represent a significant hazard that must be addressed immediately. A buyer should inspect the vehicle in person to verify the condition of the binding rear brakes, the state of the lower shock absorbers, and the integrity of the steering linkage components. Given the recurring nature of the faults, the buyer must also check for structural rust on the windscreen and the condition of the ball joint dust covers, as these are critical areas for future failure. If the buyer finds no corrosion or damage in these specific zones, the vehicle may be roadworthy, but the history of two failures in the same year and the consistent wear patterns indicate that further inspection is required to rule out hidden structural weaknesses.