2021 Land Rover Defender HSE D Mhev Auto 3.0L Diesel · OO07 EJM

The 2021 Land Rover Defender HSE D MHEV AUTO presents a stable and improving maintenance trend as of its most recent MOT on 06 February 2026 at 43,212 miles, where it passed with zero defects recorded. The 2025 test cycle tells a more complex story. On 11 February 2025 at 37,895 miles, the vehicle failed on four separate items, including a nail in the offside front tyre, a deep cut in the nearside front tyre reaching the ply or cords, and excessive play in the offside front wheel bearing. Two days later on 13 February 2025 at 37,899 miles, a retest passed, with only minor advisories remaining for windscreen damage and a child seat obstructing the offside rear adult belt inspection. The rapid resolution of those four failures within 48 hours suggests the previous owner addressed the immediate defects promptly rather than deferring them. The subsequent clean pass in February 2026, covering over 5,300 miles in the intervening twelve months with no new advisories, reinforces a pattern of responsible upkeep following the 2025 intervention. At roughly 8,642 miles per year across five years, the mileage accumulation is typical for a Defender of this age and does not raise concerns about either excessive wear or suspiciously low use. The four-year record shows consistent annual testing with no gaps, moving from 33,649 miles in February 2024 to 37,895 miles in February 2025, an increase of approximately 4,246 miles, then climbing to 43,212 miles by February 2026, a jump of 5,317 miles. That slightly higher annual increment in the most recent year indicates the vehicle has been used more actively, which is consistent with a working or adventure-oriented Defender rather than a garage-kept showpiece. The mileage pattern is clean and linear with no anomalies. A buyer inspecting this vehicle in person should pay particular attention to the front axle assembly given the 2025 failure for excessive offside front wheel bearing play. Although repaired for the retest, wheel bearings on Defenders subjected to off-road use or kerb strikes can degrade again, so any humming, vibration, or uneven wear on the front tyres warrants further investigation. The nearside front tyre cut deep enough to reach the ply or cords in February 2025 also raises a question about the vehicle's exposure to sharp debris or poor road surfaces, making a close inspection of all four tyres and the sidewalls prudent. The windscreen advisory noted in both 2025 tests should be examined for any progression of damage, particularly whether the crack or chip has spread beyond the driver's line of sight. Beyond the flagged items, a thorough underbody inspection for structural corrosion, suspension bush condition, and exhaust integrity would be sensible given the vehicle's capability profile and the fact that the cleanest MOT record cannot substitute for a physical assessment of a vehicle designed for demanding use.