Land Rover Defender X-Dynamic Hse Phev A
From 282 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, a tyre cords visible or damaged, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing and or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 4 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 | 4 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 1 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 1 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Defender X-Dynamic Hse Phev As tested had between 17,374 and 44,272 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 25,320 median miles, the Defender X-Dynamic Hse Phev A has 0.029 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Land Rover models
Common questions
What is the Land Rover Defender X-Dynamic Hse Phev A MOT pass rate?
The Land Rover Defender X-Dynamic Hse Phev A has a 92.6% MOT pass rate based on 282 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Land Rover Defender X-Dynamic Hse Phev A?
The most common MOT failure on the Land Rover Defender X-Dynamic Hse Phev A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 4 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Land Rover Defender X-Dynamic Hse Phev A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Land Rover Defender X-Dynamic Hse Phev A is 25,320 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 17,374 and 44,272 miles.
Buying a used Defender X-Dynamic Hse Phev A?
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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