2015 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · KC15 DVB

The most recent MOT test on 2026-06-17 at 84,350 miles passed with zero defects, indicating a stable current roadworthiness status. Yet, this clean bill of health follows a stark anomaly. On 2026-06-09 at 84,344 miles, the tester flagged catastrophic electrical failures and a missing driver's airbag. A vehicle does not lose all direction indicators and its airbag without severe cause. The immediate pass eight days later suggests rushed repairs rather than a thorough root-cause diagnosis. This pattern points to a worsening trend of deferred electrical maintenance. Covering roughly 7,668 miles annually, the odometer reading aligns perfectly with a lightly used 11-year-old Defender. The usage pattern reveals a drastic drop in recent years. Between 2023-03-02 at 71,881 miles and 2024-04-02 at 82,641 miles, the vehicle covered nearly 11,000 miles. Since 2024-04-02, mileage has barely climbed, accumulating just 1,709 miles over the subsequent 26 months. Such minimal recent use raises the question of prolonged standing, which often leads to seized components and moisture ingress. A physical inspection must prioritize the chassis and drivetrain for corrosion, given the low recent mileage and the Defender's propensity for structural rust. Check the rear brake discs and calipers closely; the tester flagged pitted and scored rear discs on 2023-03-02 at 71,881 miles, and prolonged standing often causes surface rust and binding. The alarming electrical failures recorded on 2026-06-09 demand a thorough investigation of the loom and ECUs. Water ingress is a notorious issue on these vehicles, frequently corroding connectors behind the dashboard and causing erratic lighting or SRS faults. Verify the airbag installation date and check the supplementary restraint system warning lamp, as a missing airbag suggests prior crash damage or botched repairs. Inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for perishing from lack of use, rather than wear.