2022 Land Rover Defender X Mhev Auto 3.0L Petrol · WS 5155

The most recent DVSA MOT test for this 2022 Land Rover Defender X MHEV, conducted on 30 December 2025, resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded, and this is corroborated by an equally clean pass from the earlier test on 18 March 2025. The absence of advisories across both examinations suggests that, at the point of testing, the vehicle presented no items that an inspector considered worn or deteriorated to the threshold of concern, and the maintenance trend can therefore be regarded as stable and consistent. While a clean MOT history is reassuring, it is worth noting that MOT testing is a point-in-time roadside-standard assessment rather than a comprehensive mechanical survey, and a vehicle of this specification with complex air suspension, electronic braking, and mild hybrid electrical architecture can benefit from a more thorough dealer-level inspection prior to purchase. With 15,461 miles recorded over approximately four years of service, this Defender is operating at around 3,865 miles per year, which is considerably below the national average and indicative of light, possibly intermittent use. Such low annual mileage raises particular mechanical considerations distinct from those affecting high-mileage examples, as prolonged standing periods can lead to moisture accumulation in the engine oil, brake disc corrosion due to infrequent use, and degradation of rubber and composite components purely through age rather than wear. The relatively short interval between the two recorded tests, combined with this low mileage, also means that fluid services such as brake fluid, coolant, and the mild hybrid system coolant may be approaching or past their manufacturer-recommended replacement intervals on a calendar basis rather than a mileage basis, and verifying the service book stamps or digital service history will be essential. Given the absence of any recorded defects, physical inspection should focus on the age-related wear items that an MOT would not necessarily fail but which a discerning buyer should verify. Tyres should be carefully examined for sidewall perishing or cracking, as four-year-old rubber compounds can degrade through UV exposure even when tread depth remains legal, and the Land Rover specification often calls for specific load-rated tyres that can be costly to replace. The 12V auxiliary battery, which powers the body control and infotainment systems in modern Land Rover vehicles, is prone to early failure on lightly used cars and should be load tested; the high-voltage mild hybrid system battery and associated cooling circuits should also be checked for fault codes via a diagnostic scan. Brake discs on a vehicle that has seen limited road use frequently exhibit surface corrosion or even light pitting, and it is important to confirm that the calipers are not binding by checking for uneven pad wear and feeling for any roughness or juddering under light braking during a test drive. Further inspection should concentrate on the air suspension system, which is a known maintenance item on the Defender platform and can suffer from perished rubber air springs, leaking valve blocks, and compressor fatigue, particularly after extended standing. Listen for the compressor running excessively on start-up and watch for any warning messages relating to ride height or suspension faults on the instrument cluster. The exhaust system, underbody protection, and structural elements should be visually checked for any signs of corrosion, particularly if the vehicle has been used off-road or stored in damp conditions. Finally, verify that the digital service schedule is fully up to date, confirm the operation of all four-wheel-drive and terrain response modes, and ensure that the recent software updates specified by Land Rover for the Defender have been applied, as these address known electronic stability and emissions management refinements.