2022 Land Rover Defender SE D Mhev Auto 3.0L Diesel · YC72 HNW

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a transition from critical safety failures to developing mechanical wear. The most recent test in December 2025 at 60,116 miles resulted in a pass, though it introduced an advisory for nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint. This represents a significant improvement from the failure just two months prior in October 2025, where the vehicle was rejected for multiple dangerous tyre defects and an inoperative engine management indicator light. At 60,116 miles over approximately four years, this Defender has averaged roughly 15,000 miles per year. This high rate of use for a modern luxury SUV suggests consistent heavy operation which stresses the drivetrain and suspension components. The rapid 55-mile interval between the October 2025 failure and the December 2025 pass shows the owner addressed immediate safety concerns to keep the vehicle legal, but the high mileage accumulation means that components like bushes and bushings will reach their service intervals sooner than on lower-use examples. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry to assess the play noted in the nearside ball joint. Because this component is already showing signs of fatigue, 60,000 miles suggests other control arms or links may be nearing failure. The previous failure regarding the engine management indicator light also warrants a diagnostic scan to ensure no hidden fault codes remain in the memory or that an intermittent sensor issue persists within the MHEV system. Furthermore, the history of exposed cords and deep cuts on multiple tyres indicates that the vehicle may have been subjected to harsh environments or neglected driving, necessitating a check of the wheel alignments and sidewall integrity.