Land Rover Defender X Mhev Auto
From 1,391 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 tyre cords visible or damaged and emissions test unable to be completed. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 16 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 | 16 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 13 |
| emissions test unable to be completed | 5 |
| emits excessive dense blue or clearly visible black smoke during acceleration which would obscure the view of other road users | 5 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 4 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 3 |
| number plate showing an incorrect registration | 2 |
| a 13 pin trailer socket not functioning correctly | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 94.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2020 | 93.8% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Defender X Mhev Autos tested had between 14,812 and 40,634 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 27,046 median miles, the Defender X Mhev Auto has 0.021 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Land Rover models
Common questions
What is the Land Rover Defender X Mhev Auto MOT pass rate?
The Land Rover Defender X Mhev Auto has a 94.4% MOT pass rate based on 1,391 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Land Rover Defender X Mhev Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Land Rover Defender X Mhev Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 16 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Land Rover Defender X Mhev Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Land Rover Defender X Mhev Auto is 27,046 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 14,812 and 40,634 miles.
Buying a used Defender X 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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