Land Rover Defender S D Auto
From 2,513 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, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements and an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 36 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 | 36 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 26 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 11 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 10 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 10 |
| 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 | 10 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 8 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 7 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 7 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 5 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 94.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
| 2020 | 94.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Defender S D Autos tested had between 27,216 and 27,677 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 27,216 median miles, the Defender S D Auto has 0.021 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Land Rover models
Common questions
What is the Land Rover Defender S D Auto MOT pass rate?
The Land Rover Defender S D Auto has a 94.2% MOT pass rate based on 2,513 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Land Rover Defender S D Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Land Rover Defender S D Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 36 failures. Other common issues include number plate does not conform to the specified requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Land Rover Defender S D Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Land Rover Defender S D Auto is 27,216 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 27,216 and 27,677 miles.
Buying a used Defender S 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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