2023 Land Rover Defender X-Dynamic HSE Phev A 2.0L Hybrid electric (clean) · J90 TGL

The Land Rover passed its most recent MOT on 14 February 2026 at 30,039 miles with no defects recorded, leaving it roadworthy and showing a stable maintenance trend. The prior day's failure on 13 February 2026 at the same mileage is anomalous, as the tester logged no defects; this points to an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault, and the immediate pass confirms the vehicle cleared compliance without rectification. At roughly three years old the Defender shows 30,039 miles, equating to about 10,000 miles per year, which is typical for this model age. The records contain only the February 2026 entries, so no longitudinal mileage accumulation or gaps can be assessed. Low overall use suggests lighter wear on consumables, suspension bushes, and drivetrain components than a high-mileage equivalent. Given the clean pass and absence of advisories across both 2026 tests, no recurring mechanical or structural faults emerge from the history. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of brake discs, coil springs, and underbody corrosion, as a three-year-old PHEV can hide drivetrain or exhaust emissions faults not captured in a single test cycle. The repeated 30,039-mile reading across the fail and pass indicates the vehicle stood unused between tests. Verify the battery health and charging system on the PHEV unit, since prolonged static periods risk 12-volt degradation and coolant stagnation unseen by MOT criteria.