Land Rover Defender S D Mhev Auto
From 1,791 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, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 26 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 | 26 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 11 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 9 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 6 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 6 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 5 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 3 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 3 |
| number plate missing or so insecure that it is likely to fall off | 3 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 95% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Defender S D Mhev Autos tested had between 16,910 and 35,216 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 22,556 median miles, the Defender S D Mhev Auto has 0.024 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Land Rover Defender S D Mhev Auto MOT pass rate?
The Land Rover Defender S D Mhev Auto has a 94.6% MOT pass rate based on 1,791 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Land Rover Defender S D Mhev Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Land Rover Defender S D Mhev Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 26 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Land Rover Defender S D Mhev Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Land Rover Defender S D Mhev Auto is 22,556 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 16,910 and 35,216 miles.
Buying a used Defender S 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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