2013 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · PJ63 ADU

The vehicle appears to be in a stable roadworthiness condition following its most recent MOT pass on 23 July 2025. While the record shows two recent failures in July 2024 and July 2025, these resulted in passes immediately following the tests, suggesting that any identified defects were rectified promptly. The absence of recorded advisories across the entire history indicates a clean testing record, though the pattern of failing and then passing within the same month suggests the vehicle may occasionally fall just short of minimum regulatory standards for consumables or emissions. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a 13-year-old Defender, averaging approximately 4,599 miles per year. The data shows a steady progression from 54,766 miles in July 2022 to 59,781 miles in July 2025. This low annual mileage suggests the vehicle has seen light use or has been stored for significant periods. While this reduces wear on high-friction components, it can sometimes lead to secondary issues such as perished rubber seals, seized calipers, or fluid degradation due to lack of regular operation. A physical inspection should focus on the chassis and structural integrity, as the MOT record provides no data on the extent of corrosion often found on these models. Given the low mileage, check for signs of moisture ingress or perished suspension bushes and drive shafts. You should also verify that the recent MOT failures were indeed minor issues, such as wiper blades or light bulbs, rather than deeper mechanical faults that were cleared just before the test. The lack of recorded advisories for brakes or suspension is encouraging, but a buyer must manually inspect the brake discs for pitting and the underside for significant scale. Ensure the vehicle has been serviced regularly despite the low mileage, as infrequent use can be as detrimental to the engine and drivetrain as high-mileage wear.