2021 Land Rover Defender X-Dynamic SE D Mhev A 3.0L Diesel · WP71 GAA

The vehicle passed its most recent DVSA MOT test on 20 August 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded, representing a clean current roadworthiness outcome. Over the three recorded tests spanning 2024 through 2026, the Defender has consistently passed, and the only blemishes of any kind were a pair of tyre-related advisories issued during the 2025 examination. The absence of any structural advisories, brake, suspension, corrosion, or exhaust items across the entire MOT history suggests a generally stable and well-maintained mechanical condition, with no deterioration evident in the official record. With 41,239 miles accumulated over approximately five years, this Defender is averaging around 8,248 miles annually, which sits squarely within typical usage expectations for a modern premium SUV of its age. This is neither a low-mileage garage queen nor a heavily worked high-mileage example, so wear progression on consumables such as tyres, brake pads, discs, and service items should be broadly proportionate to the odometer reading rather than skewed by extremes. There are no apparent mileage gaps or unusual jumps in the recorded figures, indicating consistent use that would have kept lubricants circulating, the diesel particulate filter regenerating, the MHEV electrical system active, and the mechanical components free from the particular risks associated with prolonged standing. Although the MOT record itself is clean, a prospective buyer should still conduct physical inspections appropriate to a five-year-old vehicle with average mileage. Tyres warrant particular attention, given that both rear tyres were noted as worn close to the legal limit with edge wear in 2025; by the time of viewing, the replacement set should be checked for even tread depth across the full width, and the sidewalls examined for perishing or cracking from age, especially on the inside shoulder which is not always visible at a glance. The braking system should be visually inspected for disc lipping, surface corrosion between uses, and any binding calipers that may have developed from standing periods between longer journeys, while a test drive should reveal any pulling, vibration through the pedal, or grinding noises that would indicate warped discs or worn pads. The 12V battery, given its location and the demands of the MHEV architecture and infotainment systems, should be load-tested or have its health verified through the onboard diagnostic readout, as battery degradation is a common failure point on Defenders of this era regardless of MOT status. Fluid servicing should be confirmed against the manufacturer schedule rather than relying solely on annual time-based changes; brake fluid is hygroscopic and typically requires replacement every two to three years, while coolant, transmission oil, and the differential oils on a four-wheel-drive Defender benefit from scheduled changes that may not coincide with annual servicing intervals. A thorough underbody examination is also advisable to confirm no advisories-worthy corrosion is beginning on the aluminium or steel components, the air suspension compressor and air springs operate smoothly without holding the vehicle down on one corner, and there are no signs of oil leaks from the engine, transfer box, or axle seals that could indicate impending work beyond the current MOT clean bill of health.