Land Rover Defender V8 Auto
From 608 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 and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 12 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 | 12 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 6 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 5 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 3 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 2 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 2 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 93.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Defender V8 Autos tested had between 11,523 and 24,447 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 20,102 median miles, the Defender V8 Auto has 0.029 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Land Rover models
Common questions
What is the Land Rover Defender V8 Auto MOT pass rate?
The Land Rover Defender V8 Auto has a 94.1% MOT pass rate based on 608 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Land Rover Defender V8 Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Land Rover Defender V8 Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 12 failures. Other common issues include number plate does not conform to the specified requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Land Rover Defender V8 Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Land Rover Defender V8 Auto is 20,102 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 11,523 and 24,447 miles.
Buying a used Defender V8 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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