Land Rover Defender Hard Top S D Mhev A
From 397 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, a tyre seriously damaged and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, caused 8 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.
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 8 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 6 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 4 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 3 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 2 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 2 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 94.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Defender Hard Top S D Mhev As tested had between 28,549 and 57,489 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 33,352 median miles, the Defender Hard Top S D Mhev A has 0.017 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Land Rover models
Common questions
What is the Land Rover Defender Hard Top S D Mhev A MOT pass rate?
The Land Rover Defender Hard Top S D Mhev A has a 94.2% MOT pass rate based on 397 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Land Rover Defender Hard Top S D Mhev A?
The most common MOT failure on the Land Rover Defender Hard Top S D Mhev A is number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, which caused 8 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Land Rover Defender Hard Top S D Mhev A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Land Rover Defender Hard Top S D Mhev A is 33,352 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 28,549 and 57,489 miles.
Buying a used Defender Hard Top S D Mhev A?
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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