Land Rover Defender D Auto
From 354 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre cords visible or damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and number plate showing an incorrect registration. The top issue, a tyre cords visible or damaged, caused 6 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 6 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 6 |
| number plate showing an incorrect registration | 4 |
| brake performance unable to be tested | 3 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 2 |
| seat belt retractor not functioning as intended | 2 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 1 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 93.8% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Defender D Autos tested had between 25,534 and 35,794 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 30,153 median miles, the Defender D Auto has 0.02 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Land Rover models
Common questions
What is the Land Rover Defender D Auto MOT pass rate?
The Land Rover Defender D Auto has a 94.1% MOT pass rate based on 354 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Land Rover Defender D Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Land Rover Defender D Auto is a tyre cords visible or damaged, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Land Rover Defender D Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Land Rover Defender D Auto is 30,153 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 25,534 and 35,794 miles.
Buying a used Defender D Auto?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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