Land Rover Defender X-Dynamic Se D Mhev A
From 1,387 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and number plate does not conform to the specified requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 40 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 | 40 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 9 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 6 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 6 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured and affecting the driver's view of the road or of an obligatory external mirror | 5 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 5 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 3 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 2 |
| a lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected | 2 |
| a passenger seat with a defective structure or the backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 94.3% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
| 2021 | 94.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Defender X-Dynamic Se D Mhev As tested had between 16,479 and 32,639 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 27,046 median miles, the Defender X-Dynamic Se D Mhev A has 0.02 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Land Rover Defender X-Dynamic Se D Mhev A MOT pass rate?
The Land Rover Defender X-Dynamic Se D Mhev A has a 94.7% MOT pass rate based on 1,387 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Land Rover Defender X-Dynamic Se D Mhev A?
The most common MOT failure on the Land Rover Defender X-Dynamic Se D Mhev A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 40 failures. Other common issues include a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
What is the typical mileage of a Land Rover Defender X-Dynamic Se D Mhev A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Land Rover Defender X-Dynamic Se D Mhev A is 27,046 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 16,479 and 32,639 miles.
Buying a used Defender X-Dynamic Se D Mhev 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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