2015 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · WF15 CVD

The vehicle's overall roadworthiness is currently acceptable, as the most recent MOT on 2026-04-14 at 28,517 miles passed without defects. However, the maintenance trend is not stable; it has improved significantly from the 2021-11-26 test at 22,159 miles, where the registration plate was noted as deteriorating, to the 2024-11-29 test at 24,894 miles, which flagged front tyres and nearside outer tyres as worn close to legal limits. This indicates that while the vehicle has been well-maintained in recent years, the wear pattern suggests a potential gap in basic upkeep, particularly regarding tyre condition. The mileage profile shows a distinct gap between the 2021-11-26 and 2024-11-29 tests, where the vehicle accumulated only 1,295 miles between these two assessments. This rapid accumulation over a single year is unusual for a 2015 model, which typically moves at roughly 2,500 miles per year. Such a gap suggests the buyer may have driven the car less than expected, potentially leading to accelerated wear on suspension components or drivetrain parts that were not addressed during the earlier inspections. Given the recurring faults in the 2024-2025 test records, particularly the worn tyres and damaged outer tyres, the buyer should inspect the car in person to verify the condition of these components and check for structural integrity. The history implies that while the vehicle passes MOTs, the wear pattern indicates that basic maintenance, such as tyre pressure checks and rotational alignment, may have been skipped. A thorough inspection is required to confirm whether the structural integrity of the chassis and suspension bushes remains sound, as the previous owner's history suggests that wear accumulates rapidly if maintenance is not performed as regularly as the MOTs indicate.