Land Rover Defender Se D Mhev Auto
From 2,259 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, 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 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 | 11 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 10 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 9 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 7 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 6 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| wiper blade defective | 5 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 5 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 5 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 95.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Defender Se D Mhev Autos tested had between 24,580 and 41,125 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 34,479 median miles, the Defender Se D Mhev Auto has 0.014 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Land Rover models
Common questions
What is the Land Rover Defender Se D Mhev Auto MOT pass rate?
The Land Rover Defender Se D Mhev Auto has a 95.3% MOT pass rate based on 2,259 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Land Rover Defender Se D Mhev Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Land Rover Defender Se D Mhev 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 Se D Mhev Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Land Rover Defender Se D Mhev Auto is 34,479 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 24,580 and 41,125 miles.
Buying a used Defender Se 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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