2007 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · GL07 RNX

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. While the most recent test in August 2025 at 104,660 miles passed, the record shows persistent issues with brake line corrosion that lingered across multiple testing cycles. The trend is stable in terms of passing, but the recurring nature of the brake pipe failures suggests that the owner only addresses these components once they reach a point of mechanical failure or advisory status. At 19 years old, the recorded mileage of 104,660 miles represents a low average of approximately 5,500 miles per year. The data shows consistent, low-interval usage, with only 1,583 miles driven between August 2023 and August 2024, and another 1,554 miles between 2024 and 2025. This low mileage often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber components and corrosion due to inactivity, which aligns with the perished shock absorber bushes and corro pipes noted in the history. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system, specifically focusing on the condition of the nearside front and offside rear brake pipes. The tester flagged these areas as corroded and covered in grease across three consecutive years, which often indicates an attempt to mask surface rust from inspectors. The suspension also requires close attention, particularly the wear on the offside rear anti-roll bar d-link and the repeated failures of the lower shock absorber bushes which caused failures in both 2023 and 2024.