2024 Land Rover Defender Hard TOP D Mhev Auto Diesel · CA24 VNH

Based on the official DVSA MOT records supplied, no test entries exist for this 2024 Land Rover Defender Hard Top D MHEV Automatic. With the vehicle registered in 2024 and today's date being 30 August 2026, it remains under three years old and therefore would not yet require its inaugural MOT test under current UK regulations (first test due no earlier than the third anniversary of registration). The absence of any MOT history means no formal DVSA roadworthiness data is available to assess the maintenance trend, so any verdict must be treated as provisional rather than evidence-based. With no recorded test dates or odometer readings, it is not possible to verify mileage accumulation against the vehicle's age or to detect inconsistencies such as rapid accumulation or clock irregularities. Mileage context cannot be established at this stage because the DVSA file holds no entries against which annual figures could be calculated. A prospective buyer should therefore treat the odometer reading shown on the dashboard as unverified until a recorded MOT entry provides a comparison point. A physical inspection is essential given this gap in regulatory history. Particular attention should be paid to the MHEV 48-volt mild hybrid system, including the auxiliary battery, belt-driven integrated starter generator, and associated wiring, as these are not assessed at MOT but can present expensive failures on early Defenders. The commercial Hard Top conversion should also be examined for water ingress, load bay floor corrosion, and integrity of the rear bulkhead seal, while the multi-link air suspension (if fitted) warrants inspection for cracked air springs, compressor cycling behaviour, and perished reservoir hoses. Given the lack of MOT data, it would be prudent to obtain a pre-purchase inspection from a specialist familiar with the Defender L663 platform before committing to the purchase.