2015 LAND ROVER DEFENDER2.2L DIESEL

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 27 November 2025 at 110,518 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the vehicle consistently meets the minimum legal requirements following initial failures. While the record shows two failures in November 2023 and November 2025, the subsequent passes without recorded defects suggest that the owner is proactive in addressing identified faults promptly. There is no evidence of escalating mechanical degradation or recurring failures in the documented history. The mileage profile is consistent with an 11-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. Between December 2023 at 93,385 miles and November 2024 at 104,143 miles, the vehicle covered over 10,000 miles in a single year, indicating regular usage patterns. The interval between the failure on 18 November 2025 and the pass on 27 November 2025 shows only nine days, suggesting a minor fault was identified and rectified immediately before the re-test. This rapid turnaround indicates a level of active maintenance rather than long-term neglect. Because the MOT record does not detail the specific reasons for the previous failures, a buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of common Land Rover Defender weak points. Given the age and mileage, focus should be placed on structural corrosion on the chassis rails and mounting points, where rust often accumulates. The inspector should also scrutinise the suspension bushes, coil springs, and steering components for signs of wear or play. Checking the brake system for binding calipers or uneven disc wear will ensure that the previous failures were not related to underlying hydraulic or mechanical issues.