2010 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · LC52 ALC

The vehicle currently holds a valid roadworthiness status following a successful MOT test on 25 November 2025 at 62,136 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record reveals a consistent pattern of immediate failures followed by successful retests. In both 2024 and 2025, the vehicle failed its initial presentation only to pass days later upon a retest. This suggests that the owner is proactive in addressing specific defects once they are flagged by the tester, rather than following a rigorous preventative maintenance schedule. The mileage profile is notably low for a sixteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,884 miles per year. Between November 2023 and November 2024, the vehicle covered 3,388 miles, while it covered 1,910 miles in the year leading up to the most recent test. While this low annual mileage suggests less wear on the drivetrain and engine components, long periods of inactivity on a Land Rover often lead to rubber degradation, seal drying, and brake fluid contamination. The lack of significant mileage accumulation across the years indicates the vehicle is used sporadically. A buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and structural integrity, as low-mileage Defenders are prone to hidden corrosion in areas that are rarely cleaned. Since the MOT history shows no recorded advisories, the buyer should still check for rust on the suspension mounts, cross members, and exhaust mounting despite the clean reports. Given the recent failures, close attention should be paid to the brake system for binding calipers or perished-related hoses, as these are common causes for short-term MOT failures on this model.