2021 Land Rover Defender V8 Auto 5.0L Petrol · 4 FAN

The 2021 Land Rover Defender V8 Auto presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 7 July 2025 at 37,027 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, matching the prior clean result from 2 July 2024 at 34,132 miles. Two consecutive annual tests with zero advisories indicates the previous keeper addressed consumable and mechanical items before each examination. The mileage pattern aligns with typical use for a five-year-old vehicle. Between July 2024 and July 2025 the Defender covered 2,895 miles, a low annual rate of roughly 7,405 miles per year across its life. The record shows no gaps in testing and no rapid accumulation, though only two entries exist so the early-life history is sparse. Low yearly use suggests lighter loading on drivetrain and suspension components, but also raises the possibility of prolonged standing periods. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion given the marque's off-road exposure risk. The clean MOT history flags no binding calipers, worn suspension bushes, or failing coil springs, yet these items can degrade without a test detecting them in a single workshop visit. Verify brake disc condition and tyre sidewall age, as low mileage can mask rubber perishing more than tread wear. Given the absence of recorded advisories across both tests, the vehicle shows no worsening mechanical trend. The previous owner maintained statutory compliance on schedule. Physical checks should focus on evidence of light-use deterioration rather than active fault correction.