2012 Land Rover Defender 90 XS TD 2.2L Diesel · OV12 EUK

The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a consistently stable maintenance trend. The most recent test conducted in April 2026 at 72,354 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, continuing a streak of clean passes across the last five records. This lack of failures suggests that the vehicle has been maintained to a high standard and that mechanical and structural components are currently operating within acceptable DVSA tolerance parameters. The mileage profile is notably low for a fourteen-year-old Land Rover, averaging approximately 5,168 miles per year. Between March 2023 and April 2026, the vehicle covered 8,155 miles, indicating consistent but light annual patterns rather than heavy off-road or transit stress. The gap between the December 2021 and March 2023 tests suggests a brief period of reduced activity, but the overall low annual mileage reduces the risk of wear-related degradation on rubber components and drivetrain internals, which are common in older vehicles with higher mileage figures. Despite the clean MOT history, a physical inspection must focus on the structural integrity of the chassis and chassis rails, as these are prone to hidden corrosion that may not always trigger a failure if it remains superficial. Given the low mileage, the tester should check for seized calipers or perished seals resulting from periods of standing. The buyer should also verify the state of the suspension bushes and brake discs, as low-use vehicles can suffer from surface rust and rubber cracking that is not immediately evident during a routine MOT inspection.