2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · GT 7244

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status, showing a stable maintenance trend following previous inspection failures. The most recent test on 11 August 2025 at 100,483 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the mechanical issues identified in prior years have been addressed. This transition from failed tests to a clean pass suggests that the vehicle is currently meeting the minimum DVSA standards for road use. The mileage profile is notably low for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,567 miles per year. The data reveals a significant period of low usage between November 2021 at 99,972 miles and April 2023 at 100,341 miles, where the vehicle covered only 669 miles in 17 months. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, such long gaps between tests can lead to the degradation of rubber-based components, seals, and fluids, alongside potential corrosion on brake discs if the vehicle sits stationary for extended periods. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity and suspension assembly, as the Defender is prone to corrosion in specific areas. Despite the clean recent record, the previous failures in 2021 and 2023 indicate that the vehicle has required intervention to pass testing before. Close scrutiny is necessary for the chassis rails, mounting points, and the condition of the way bushes to ensure that the low-usage pattern has not masked dry rot or seized components in the mechanical linkage.