Land Rover Defender S Auto
From 368 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 tyre cords visible or damaged and an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction. 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 | 5 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 3 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 1 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 1 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 94.5% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2020 | 94.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Defender S Autos tested had between 21,390 and 32,468 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 28,804 median miles, the Defender S Auto has 0.019 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Land Rover models
Common questions
What is the Land Rover Defender S Auto MOT pass rate?
The Land Rover Defender S Auto has a 94.6% MOT pass rate based on 368 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Land Rover Defender S Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Land Rover Defender S 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 S Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Land Rover Defender S Auto is 28,804 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 21,390 and 32,468 miles.
Buying a used Defender S 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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