Land Rover Defender Hse D Mhev Auto
From 1,259 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, a tyre cords visible or damaged, 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 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.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 8 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 8 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 7 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 5 |
| number plate missing or so insecure that it is likely to fall off | 4 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 4 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 3 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 3 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 3 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 94.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Defender Hse D Mhev Autos tested had between 27,160 and 55,936 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 37,562 median miles, the Defender Hse D Mhev Auto has 0.015 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Land Rover Defender Hse D Mhev Auto MOT pass rate?
The Land Rover Defender Hse D Mhev Auto has a 94.2% MOT pass rate based on 1,259 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Land Rover Defender Hse D Mhev Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Land Rover Defender Hse D Mhev Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 8 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Land Rover Defender Hse D Mhev Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Land Rover Defender Hse D Mhev Auto is 37,562 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 27,160 and 55,936 miles.
Buying a used Defender Hse 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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