Land Rover Defender Se D Auto
From 3,263 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Defender Se D Autos fare better: 2021 models pass at 96.4% vs 94.3% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, 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 57 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 | 57 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 39 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 16 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 12 |
| 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 | 8 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 8 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 7 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 7 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 5 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 96.4% | number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 94.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Defender Se D Autos tested had between 24,471 and 42,254 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 32,161 median miles, the Defender Se D Auto has 0.017 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Land Rover models
Common questions
What is the Land Rover Defender Se D Auto MOT pass rate?
The Land Rover Defender Se D Auto has a 94.6% MOT pass rate based on 3,263 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Land Rover Defender Se D Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Land Rover Defender Se D Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 57 failures. Other common issues include number plate does not conform to the specified requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Land Rover Defender Se D Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Land Rover Defender Se D Auto is 32,161 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 24,471 and 42,254 miles.
Buying a used Defender Se 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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