Land Rover Defender First Ed D Mhev Auto
From 1,389 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 14 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.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 14 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 10 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 9 |
| evidence that the original webbing has been cut and/or reworked. e.g. belts knotted, fraying or fluffing removed/sealed by burning etc. (see note a) | 5 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 4 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 3 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| number plate showing an incorrect registration | 3 |
| abnormal lag in brake operation on a wheel | 3 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 95.8% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Defender First Ed D Mhev Autos tested had between 21,043 and 35,342 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 24,888 median miles, the Defender First Ed D Mhev Auto has 0.017 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Land Rover models
Common questions
What is the Land Rover Defender First Ed D Mhev Auto MOT pass rate?
The Land Rover Defender First Ed D Mhev Auto has a 95.8% MOT pass rate based on 1,389 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Land Rover Defender First Ed D Mhev Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Land Rover Defender First Ed D Mhev Auto is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 14 failures. Other common issues include number plate does not conform to the specified requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Land Rover Defender First Ed D Mhev Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Land Rover Defender First Ed D Mhev Auto is 24,888 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 21,043 and 35,342 miles.
Buying a used Defender First Ed D Mhev 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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