Land Rover Defender Hse D Auto
From 2,133 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Defender Hse D Autos fare better: 2021 models pass at 96.9% vs 92.5% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged and engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 33 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 | 33 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 27 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 15 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 14 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 9 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 6 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 5 |
| a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle | 4 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface | 3 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 96.9% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 92.5% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Defender Hse D Autos tested had between 27,999 and 40,974 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 32,644 median miles, the Defender Hse D Auto has 0.022 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Land Rover models
Common questions
What is the Land Rover Defender Hse D Auto MOT pass rate?
The Land Rover Defender Hse D Auto has a 92.9% MOT pass rate based on 2,133 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Land Rover Defender Hse D Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Land Rover Defender Hse D Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 33 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Land Rover Defender Hse D Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Land Rover Defender Hse D Auto is 32,644 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 27,999 and 40,974 miles.
Buying a used Defender Hse 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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