LAND ROVER DEFENDER2009 · 2.4L DIESEL

The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a consistently stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT test conducted on 1 October 2025 at 82,195 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, mirroring the results of the previous four. This string of clean records suggests the vehicle has been maintained to a high standard and has not suffered from the recurring mechanical or structural failures typically seen in vehicles of this age and model. The mileage profile is notably low for a seventeen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,835 miles per year. Between August 2021 at 65,568 miles and October 2025 at 82,195 miles, the vehicle covered 16,627 miles, indicating consistent but light usage. While the low mileage generally reduces wear on drivetrain-related components and engine internals, the long intervals between use can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based components such as seals, hoses, and tyres, which are not captured by mileage alone. Despite the clean MOT history, a physical inspection must focus on the structural integrity of the chassis and the condition of the suspension. Land Rover Defenders of this era are prone to corrosion in the rear crossmember and mounting points which may not trigger a failure until it becomes significant. The buyer should also check for perished bushings and worn control arm joints, as these components degrade over time regardless of distance driven. Given the low mileage, verifying the state of the fluids and the condition of the brake lines is essential to ensure that stationary aging has not caused internal corrosion or fluid breakdown.