2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · BV52 CXB

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate following a successful test in February 2026 at 137,178 miles. The maintenance trend shows a period of instability following a significant failure in early 2025. While the vehicle passed its most recent inspection with only a minor advisory regarding indicator flash rates, the history reveals critical structural issues that were previously addressed, suggesting that the vehicle's roadworthiness depends on recent major repairs to maintain chassis integrity. At 24 years old, the recorded mileage of 137,178 represents an annual average of approximately 5,700 miles, which is notably low for a Defender. The data shows a spike in usage between February 2025 and February 2026, where the vehicle covered over 22,000 miles in just fourteen months. This rapid accumulation after years of lower mileage often leads to accelerated wear on mechanical components such as drivetrain assemblies, rubber bushings, and brakes that may have been neglected during periods of storage or inactivity. A buyer must prioritise a thorough physical inspection of the chassis, specifically targeting the areas where the February 2025 failure identified excessive corrosion on the nearside and offside rear suspension mounting points. Because the tester flagged these as significantly reducing structural strength, it is vital to verify that the repairs involved structural welding or section replacement rather than merely surface treatment. The previous failure of multiple electrical components in early 2025 also indicates a history of wiring issues or bulb neglect, which should be monitored to ensure no further lighting failures occur.