2016 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · MIB 1137

The Land Rover Defender presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 14 January 2026 at 79,718 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken five-year sequence of clean MOT outcomes. The mileage pattern shows exceptionally low annual use for a vehicle of this type. Between the 12 January 2022 test at 78,905 miles and the 14 January 2026 test at 79,718 miles, the odometer advanced only 813 miles across four years, equating to roughly 203 miles per year. Earlier entries confirm the same flat profile: 79,095 miles in January 2023, 79,330 in January 2024, 79,596 in January 2025. Such minimal accumulation against a ten-year lifespan suggests prolonged standing periods rather than active service. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion protection. Defenders of this era are prone to chassis rust at outriggers, crossmembers, and bulkhead footwells even when stationary, and the MOT record captures no advisories only because the tester found none at each annual examination. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers should be physically checked for perishing from disuse, as low mileage does not prevent rubber degradation or seized components. The absence of any recorded faults across all five tests implies the previous keeper maintained statutory test compliance but offers no evidence of proactive mechanical care beyond the minimum. Given the standing history, a pre-purchase appraisal of drivetrain seals, brake disc condition, and underbody corrosion remains prudent before completion.