2010 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · 23 LD

The Land Rover Defender presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 11 November 2025 at 100,744 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean results across the prior four years. Recorded mileage shows light annual use for a 16-year-old vehicle. The odometer read 93,454 miles at the 1 August 2022 test, then 94,208 on 13 June 2023, 95,107 on 24 April 2024, 98,298 on 25 April 2025, and 100,744 on 11 November 2025. That equates to roughly 6,300 miles per year with no abrupt jumps or dormant gaps. The DVSA history is sparse in faults but also sparse in volume; only five tests appear, so the clean sheets confirm basic compliance rather than deep mechanical scrutiny. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of chassis outriggers, bulkhead, and footwells for corrosion, as structural rust remains the primary failure point on Defenders of this era even when MOT advisories are absent. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers warrant physical checking despite no binding or wear being logged. The absence of recorded advisories across 7,290 miles since 2022 suggests previous owners addressed consumables before each test. Verify service records and inspect underside condition before purchase, since MOT passes alone do not evidence preventative maintenance on drivetrain or steering components.