Land Rover Defender Xs Edition D Mhev A
From 618 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, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, a lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 11 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 | 11 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 10 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 6 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 3 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 3 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 2 |
| number plate missing or so insecure that it is likely to fall off | 1 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 1 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 94.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Defender Xs Edition D Mhev As tested had between 22,254 and 34,877 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 25,567 median miles, the Defender Xs Edition D Mhev A has 0.019 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Land Rover models
Common questions
What is the Land Rover Defender Xs Edition D Mhev A MOT pass rate?
The Land Rover Defender Xs Edition D Mhev A has a 95.1% MOT pass rate based on 618 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Land Rover Defender Xs Edition D Mhev A?
The most common MOT failure on the Land Rover Defender Xs Edition D Mhev A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 11 failures. Other common issues include number plate does not conform to the specified requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Land Rover Defender Xs Edition D Mhev A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Land Rover Defender Xs Edition D Mhev A is 25,567 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 22,254 and 34,877 miles.
Buying a used Defender Xs Edition 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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