Land Rover Defender X-Dynamic Se Phev A
From 202 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 lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 5 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 | 5 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 2 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 2 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 1 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 1 |
| number plate missing or so insecure that it is likely to fall off | 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 | 89.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
Typical mileage
Half of all Defender X-Dynamic Se Phev As tested had between 21,924 and 36,865 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 25,576 median miles, the Defender X-Dynamic Se Phev A has 0.037 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Land Rover models
Common questions
What is the Land Rover Defender X-Dynamic Se Phev A MOT pass rate?
The Land Rover Defender X-Dynamic Se Phev A has a 90.6% MOT pass rate based on 202 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Land Rover Defender X-Dynamic Se Phev A?
The most common MOT failure on the Land Rover Defender X-Dynamic Se Phev A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 5 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 Phev A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Land Rover Defender X-Dynamic Se Phev A is 25,576 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 21,924 and 36,865 miles.
Buying a used Defender X-Dynamic Se 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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