Land Rover Defender Xdynamic Hse D Mhev A
From 1,772 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 17 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 | 17 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 10 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 10 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 5 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 5 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 5 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 5 |
| a headlamp cleaning device inoperative in the case of led or gas discharge systems (hid) | 4 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 3 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 3 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 94.5% | a bonnet that cannot be safely secured in the closed position, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2021 | 96.3% | 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 Xdynamic Hse D Mhev As tested had between 21,791 and 49,463 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 32,811 median miles, the Defender Xdynamic Hse D Mhev A has 0.012 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Land Rover Defender Xdynamic Hse D Mhev A MOT pass rate?
The Land Rover Defender Xdynamic Hse D Mhev A has a 96.2% MOT pass rate based on 1,772 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Land Rover Defender Xdynamic Hse D Mhev A?
The most common MOT failure on the Land Rover Defender Xdynamic Hse D Mhev A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 17 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 Xdynamic Hse D Mhev A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Land Rover Defender Xdynamic Hse D Mhev A is 32,811 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 21,791 and 49,463 miles.
Buying a used Defender Xdynamic Hse 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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