2011 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · MB02 ACF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its latest MOT on 20 December 2025 at 55,667 miles. The maintenance trend shows a recent recovery following a significant failure just ten days prior to that test. While the 2025 failure at 55,470 miles revealed multiple issues across the rear suspension and lighting, the subsequent pass with no recorded defects indicates that the owner addressed these mechanical faults immediately to bring the vehicle back to standard. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a fifteen-year-old Land Rover, averaging approximately 3,700 miles per year. There is a notable gap in usage between September 2022 and November 2024, where the vehicle covered only 3,068 miles over two years, followed by a sharper increase in activity during the final twelve months. While low mileage often reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, it frequently leads to the degradation of rubber components and seals due to age, which is consistent with the suspension issues identified in the most recent inspection. A buyer must prioritize a thorough physical inspection of the rear suspension geometry. The December 2025 failure specifically flagged worn bushes on all four shock absorbers and a perished dust cover on the central rear suspension arm ball joint. Although these were reportedly repaired, the age of the vehicle suggests that other rubber bushings and boots may be cracking or failing regardless of mileage. Given the Defender's construction, a check for structural corrosion on the chassis rails and mounting points is essential as these are common failure points for this era that are not always captured until they become critical.