2010 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · AV51 AND

The 2010 Land Rover Defender presents a stable roadworthiness status with no recorded defects across its five most recent MOT tests. The latest examination on 4 November 2025 at 105,422 miles returned a clean pass, continuing an unbroken sequence of satisfactory results since 2020. This consistent record indicates the vehicle has been maintained to a standard that meets statutory test requirements without recurring advisory or failure patterns. Annual mileage sits at a modest 6,589 miles per year against the vehicle's sixteen-year lifespan, with the odometer showing 105,422 miles at the last test. The records reveal a pronounced slowdown in use after 2020. The tester logged 102,057 miles on 9 October 2020, then only 365 miles by the 4 October 2021 test, and a mere 251 miles between October 2021 and October 2022. A near-two-year gap separates the 2022 and 2024 tests, with 104,537 miles recorded on 27 November 2024. Such low annual accumulation and the testing lapse suggest extended periods of standing, which on a Defender of this age raises the prospect of perished rubber components and dormant corrosion rather than high-use mechanical fatigue. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of chassis outriggers, bulkhead, and rear crossmember for structural rust, as the MOT data shows no advisories but cannot confirm hidden corrosion typical of ladder-frame Land Rovers left idle. The suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers warrant hands-on checks for binding or degradation from infrequent movement. Verify the service history covers fluid changes during the low-mileage years, since standing vehicles suffer from brake disc pitting and fuel system issues absent regular use.