2016 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · FSL 3

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive servicing of consumable components. The most recent test in March 2026 at 59,788 miles flagged the front brake pads as wearing thin. This follows a pattern established in the March 2025 test at 56,807 miles, where both front and rear pads were noted, and the March 2024 test at 56,216 miles. While the vehicle continues to pass, these recurring entries indicate a delay in proactive brake maintenance. The mileage profile is consistently low for a ten-year-old Defender, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. Between 2019 and 2023, the vehicle covered relatively limited ground, moving only from 48,874 to 54,845 miles. There was a slight increase in usage between 2023 and 2026, where it added nearly 5,000 miles. This low mileage suggests light use but increases the risk of age-related degradation of rubber components, seals, and fluid chemistry due to periods of stationary time. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system, as the repeated warnings regarding thin pads across the last three tests suggest the owner waits until components are near the legal limit before replacement. The 2024 advisory regarding slight tyre damage on all four wheels also warrants a check for sidewall integrity or uneven de-wear patterns. Given the vehicle's age and low mileage, the inspection should also focus on the chassis for structural corrosion and the suspension bushings for cracking, as these are common failure points on older Defenders that have not been driven frequently.