2014 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · CV64 FOD

The 2014 Land Rover Defender presents a stable roadworthiness trend. The most recent test on 2 May 2025 at 92,764 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing a clean sequence of examinations. Prior tests in May 2024 at 87,533 miles and October 2022 at 76,667 miles also passed with no advisories. The vehicle shows no worsening mechanical faults across the available history. Recorded mileage sits at roughly 7,730 miles per year against a twelve-year lifespan, a typical usage rate for this model. The gap between the October 2022 test at 76,667 miles and the May 2024 test at 87,533 miles spans nineteen months, during which the vehicle covered about 10,866 miles. A further anomaly appears on 1 October 2021, where the tester logged a fail at 68,387 miles yet recorded no defects, with a pass issued the same day at identical mileage. This suggests an administrative rejection rather than a genuine fault, though the buyer should confirm the reason with DVSA. The absence of recorded advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or structural corrosion points to either diligent upkeep or superficial testing. A Defender of this age commonly develops chassis rust and worn steering joints. The clean record provides no evidence of such issues but offers no assurance they are absent. A buyer should physically inspect the bulkhead, outriggers, and rear crossmember for corrosion, and check the swivel bearings and trailing arm bushes for play. Verify the brake calipers are free and the exhaust emissions remain within limits. Given the sparse fault history, an independent pre-purchase inspection remains prudent before commitment.