2014 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · SN64 LJV

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a clear trend of neglected suspension minor components. While the most recent test in April 2026 at 56,584 miles passed, it flagged severely deteriorated dust covers on both the nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joints. This is a recurring failure point previously noted in September 2023 at 54,455 miles, indicating that the owner has been failing to address preventative rubber wear despite repeated MOT warnings. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a twelve-year-old Land Rover, averaging approximately 4,715 miles per year. The data shows consistent, low-intensity usage, with only 638 miles covered between the 2024 and 2026 tests, and 1,491 miles in the year prior. This low mileage suggests minimal mechanical strain on the drivetrain and engine, but it often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber components and seals due to inactivity, which aligns with the recurring issues found the anti-roll bar linkages. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear suspension geometry to ensure the anti-roll bar ball joints have not progressed beyond the dust cover damage into actual mechanical play. Given the history of ignoring these faults, the inspection should also check for perished bushings on the arms and shock absorber seals which often dry out and crack on low-mileage vehicles that sit. The defective wiper blade in 2024 suggests a pattern of only replacing consumable items when they fail a test rather than performing proactive maintenance.