2016 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · CY65 HBA

The Land Rover Defender presents as roadworthy following its most recent test on 28 August 2025 at 86,391 miles, where the tester recorded no defects. The maintenance trend is stable, with the vehicle passing its last examination cleanly. Prior to that pass, the history shows a repeated pattern of an initial failure followed by a pass on the next day, both at identical mileages, in February 2024 and August 2025. No advisories or mechanical faults were ever logged across the three years of records. Annual mileage averages 8,639 against a ten-year life, a typical figure for this age of vehicle. The odometer moved from 67,997 miles at the January 2023 test to 77,430 miles in February 2024, then to 86,391 miles by August 2025. That equates to roughly 9,400 and 9,000 miles per year respectively, showing consistent use without sudden accumulation or long dormant periods. The sparse, clean record gives little cause for concern on paper, though the same-day fail-and-pass entries suggest administrative or presentation issues rather than worn components. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and chassis corrosion, given Defenders of this era are prone to outrigger and bulkhead rust even when MOTs show no defects. The brake discs, calipers, and suspension bushes warrant hands-on checks for binding or deterioration that a no-defect test might miss. Verify the reason for the two same-day failures, as the DVSA data lists no defects yet the vehicle was initially rejected. Given the absent advisories, consumable items such as tyres and wiper blades likely remain within limits, but confirm tread depth and screen wash operation on viewing. The low defect history implies previous owners kept the vehicle to a passable standard, though the unexplained fail-pass pairs mean a scrutinising look at the V5C and any garage invoices is advised before purchase.