2021 Land Rover Defender Hard TOP S D Mhev A 3.0L Diesel · SH21 DLE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend indicates a shift toward reactive rather than proactive servicing. The most recent test on August 29 2025 at 45,421 miles followed a failure just the previous day due to nearside front brake pads being below the legal limit. While the vehicle passed, the tester flagged the front brake discs as worn, pitted or scored. This suggests the owner only addressed brake components once they reached a point of failure rather than following scheduled replacement intervals. The mileage pattern is consistent with a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per annum. Between the August 2024 test at 36,322 miles and the August 2025 test, the vehicle covered 9,099 miles with a clean record of no recorded defects. This steady accumulation of mileage reflects typical usage for a modern Defender, though the wear observed on the braking system in the later period indicates the vehicle may have been subjected to heavy braking loads or corrosive environments. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and suspension components. Given the scored and pitted discs noted in the 2025 record, it is essential to verify the remaining thickness of the front rotors and check for any caliper binding or uneven wear. The buyer should also examine the suspension bushes and control arms for signs of fatigue, as these are common points of wear on Land Rover vehicles at this mileage. No structural corrosion or emissions issues appeared in the history, but the reactive nature of the brake maintenance warrants a close look at the mechanical health of the underbody.