2010 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · DO51 MUD

The 2025‑10‑07 MOT at 109,108 miles confirms the Defender is presently roadworthy, with the only failures being a near‑side rear anti‑roll bar linkage ball joint with slight play, an off‑side front brake pipe corroded and covered in grease, a near‑side drag‑link end ball joint with slight play, and a near‑side front tyre nail. The record shows a stable maintenance pattern: the steering box leak first appeared in 2022 and recurs in 2024 and 2025, while suspension bushes have been noted since 2017, indicating regular but not escalating wear. Over 16 years the vehicle has accumulated roughly 6,800 miles per year, a figure that aligns with typical usage for a 2010 Defender. Mileage jumps are modest until 2024‑10‑03 (104,987 miles) and then rise sharply to 109,108 miles by 2025‑10‑07, a 4,121‑mile increase in one year, suggesting the owner may have driven more intensively or the car spent longer periods in storage before the final test. A buyer should therefore inspect the condition of the suspension bushes and ball joints on both front and rear anti‑roll bars and drag links, verify that the steering box is free of oil leaks, examine the front brake pipe for fresh corrosion or blockages, and check tyre tread and condition for embedded objects such as the recorded nail. Particular attention to the condition of the brake pads, discs and the off‑side rear lower shock absorber bush is advisable, as these items have repeatedly appeared on the advisory list. Overall, the Defender’s maintenance history reflects consistent, if not always complete, remedial action, and the vehicle remains structurally sound provided the highlighted components are verified in person before purchase.