2015 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · YX65 YLP

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 13 March 2026 at 30,492 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. While the record shows immediate failures on the same dates in both 2025 and 2026, the subsequent passes without advisories or recurring faults suggest that minor issues are rectified prior to testing rather than indicating a deep mechanical or structural decline. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an eleven-year-old Defender, averaging approximately 2,772 miles per year. The data shows a significant gap of 4,124 miles between October 2024 (25,761 miles) and November 2025 (29,885 miles), followed by another 607 miles covered in the final final four months. This low usage typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, but the long periods of standing often lead to degradation of rubber-based components and fluid breakdown due to lack of thermal cycling. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components associated with low-use vehicles. Check the brake discs for surface corrosion and the calipers for seizing, as infrequent use often causes brakes to bind. Inspect the suspension bushes and tyre sidewalls for dry rotting or cracking, which occurs regardless of mileage when vehicles age. Given the age of the vehicle, a thorough check of the chassis for structural rust is essential, as the MOT record does not provide detail on the progression of surface corrosion between test dates.