Land Rover Defender First Edition D Auto
From 3,171 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 44 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 seriously damaged | 44 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 34 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 18 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 12 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 11 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 9 |
| smoke opacity levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limit | 8 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 7 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 7 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 7 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 94.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2020 | 93.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
Typical mileage
Half of all Defender First Edition D Autos tested had between 26,341 and 35,860 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 33,862 median miles, the Defender First Edition D Auto has 0.019 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Land Rover Defender First Edition D Auto MOT pass rate?
The Land Rover Defender First Edition D Auto has a 93.5% MOT pass rate based on 3,171 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Land Rover Defender First Edition D Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Land Rover Defender First Edition D Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 44 failures. Other common issues include a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
What is the typical mileage of a Land Rover Defender First Edition D Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Land Rover Defender First Edition D Auto is 33,862 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 26,341 and 35,860 miles.
Buying a used Defender First Edition 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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