Land Rover Defender Hard Top Se D Mhev A
From 1,335 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, a lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 18 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 | 18 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 14 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 7 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 6 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 5 |
| number plate inscription missing or illegible | 4 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 4 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 2 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 95.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Defender Hard Top Se D Mhev As tested had between 24,566 and 55,366 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 38,078 median miles, the Defender Hard Top Se D Mhev A has 0.012 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Land Rover models
Common questions
What is the Land Rover Defender Hard Top Se D Mhev A MOT pass rate?
The Land Rover Defender Hard Top Se D Mhev A has a 95.4% MOT pass rate based on 1,335 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Land Rover Defender Hard Top Se D Mhev A?
The most common MOT failure on the Land Rover Defender Hard Top Se D Mhev A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 18 failures. Other common issues include number plate does not conform to the specified requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Land Rover Defender Hard Top Se D Mhev A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Land Rover Defender Hard Top Se D Mhev A is 38,078 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 24,566 and 55,366 miles.
Buying a used Defender Hard Top Se 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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