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Land Rover Defender 75TH Lmtd ED D MHEV A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Land Rover Defender 75TH Lmtd ED D MHEV A reliable? We analysed 423 real MOT tests across 339 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 423 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
93.1%
Typical Mileage
27,412mi
Annual Mileage
7,005mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Land Rover Defender 75TH Lmtd ED D MHEV A is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Land Rover Defender 75TH Lmtd ED D MHEV A.

Land Rover Defender 75TH Lmtd ED D MHEV A Number Plates

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Land Rover Defender 75TH Lmtd ED D MHEV A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Land Rover Defender 75TH Lmtd ED D MHEV A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

93.2%
2023

Land Rover Defender 75TH Lmtd ED D MHEV A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Land Rover Defender 75TH Lmtd ED D MHEV A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1

Land Rover Defender 75TH Lmtd ED D MHEV A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Land Rover Defender 75TH Lmtd ED D MHEV A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,715 mi/yr
Typical
7,005 mi/yr
Average
10,033 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,860 mi/yr

Land Rover Defender 75TH Lmtd ED D MHEV A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Land Rover Defender 75TH Lmtd ED D MHEV A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 367 93.2% 18,168 26,746 34,916

How Long Does a Land Rover Defender 75TH Lmtd ED D MHEV A Last?

Based on 339 Land Rover Defender 75TH Lmtd ED D MHEV A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.2 years
Median
2.0 years

Land Rover Defender 75TH Lmtd ED D MHEV A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Land Rover Defender 75TH Lmtd ED D MHEV A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
27,412 mi
75th Percentile
35,956 mi
95th Percentile
59,986 mi
Max Recorded
128,219 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Land Rover Defender 75TH Lmtd ED D MHEV A

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2023

93.2% MOT pass rate from 367 tests

The best year to buy a used Land Rover Defender 75TH Lmtd ED D MHEV A is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.2% across 367 tests.

How Does the Land Rover Defender 75TH Lmtd ED D MHEV A Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Land Rover Defender 75TH Lmtd ED D MHEV A THIS CAR 93.1% 423 27,412 mi — yrs
Land Rover Discovery 72.7% 4,388,972 108,947 mi 36 yrs
Land Rover Freelander 74.7% 4,326,495 85,110 mi 28 yrs
Land Rover Defender 72.3% 2,960,045 94,788 mi 43 yrs
Kia Rio Le 66.6% 512 49,767 mi 22 yrs

Compared to the Land Rover Discovery (72.7% pass rate) and the Land Rover Freelander (74.7% pass rate), the Land Rover Defender 75TH Lmtd ED D MHEV A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Land Rover Defender 75TH Lmtd ED D MHEV A?

The Land Rover Defender 75TH Lmtd ED D MHEV A has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.1% across 423 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Land Rover Defender 75TH Lmtd ED D MHEV A with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Land Rover Defender 75TH Lmtd ED D MHEV A owner drives around 7,005 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Land Rover Defender 75TH Lmtd ED D MHEV A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Land Rover Defender 75TH Lmtd ED D MHEV A reliable?
Based on 423 MOT tests, the Land Rover Defender 75TH Lmtd ED D MHEV A has a 93.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Land Rover Defender 75TH Lmtd ED D MHEV A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Land Rover Defender 75TH Lmtd ED D MHEV A do per year?
The typical Land Rover Defender 75TH Lmtd ED D MHEV A does around 7,005 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Land Rover Defender 75TH Lmtd ED D MHEV A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Land Rover Defender 75TH Lmtd ED D MHEV A?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Land Rover Defender 75TH Lmtd ED D MHEV A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Land Rover Defender 75TH Lmtd ED D MHEV A is 2023 with a 93.2% pass rate across 367 tests.