2014 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · FV14 XHG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its latest inspection on 20 August 2025 at 32,422 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the history indicates reactive maintenance rather than preventative care. A failure the previous day at 32,421 miles due to a leaking fuel system component was rectified within 24 hours, suggesting the owner is responsive to immediate safety-critical defects once identified. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a twelve-year-old Land Rover, averaging approximately 2,700 miles per annum. The data shows consistent, low-intensity usage, with only 1,177 miles covered between the August 2023 and 2024 tests. This regimen suggests the vehicle has been used for short trips or stored for long periods rather than heavy-duty work. However, such low mileage on a vintage utility vehicle often leads to the degradation of rubber components, seals, and fluid chemistry due to lack of mechanical exercise. A physical inspection should focus on the fuel system to ensure the leak identified in August 2025 was properly resolved and that no secondary issues exist. Given the low mileage, the buyer must check for perished wiper blades, which caused a failure in 2023, and inspect rubber hoses for cracking or seized bushings. The chassis and structural integrity of the Defender require thorough scrutiny, as low-mileage vehicles can suffer from surface rust if left in damp environments without regular airflow.