Land Rover Defender Hard Top SE D MHEV A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Land Rover Defender Hard Top SE D MHEV A reliable? We analysed 2,341 real MOT tests across 1,408 vehicles to find out.
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The Land Rover Defender Hard Top SE 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 Hard Top SE D MHEV A.
Land Rover Defender Hard Top SE D MHEV A Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Land Rover Defender Hard Top SE D MHEV A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Land Rover Defender Hard Top SE D MHEV A MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Land Rover Defender Hard Top SE D MHEV A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Land Rover Defender Hard Top SE D MHEV A Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Land Rover Defender Hard Top SE D MHEV A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Land Rover Defender Hard Top SE D MHEV A Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Land Rover Defender Hard Top SE D MHEV A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Land Rover Defender Hard Top SE 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 Hard Top SE D MHEV A year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 440 | 93.4% | 23,266 | 32,948 | 45,697 |
| 2022 | 641 | 93.0% | 24,000 | 32,556 | 44,557 |
| 2021 | 1,158 | 91.7% | 32,038 | 44,233 | 60,277 |
How Long Does a Land Rover Defender Hard Top SE D MHEV A Last?
Based on 1,408 Land Rover Defender Hard Top SE D MHEV A vehicles on UK roads.
Land Rover Defender Hard Top SE D MHEV A Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Land Rover Defender Hard Top SE D MHEV A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Land Rover Defender Hard Top SE D MHEV A
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
93.4% MOT pass rate from 440 tests
91.7% MOT pass rate from 1,158 tests
The best year to buy a used Land Rover Defender Hard Top SE D MHEV A is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.4% across 440 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Land Rover Defender Hard Top SE 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 Hard Top SE D MHEV A THIS CAR | 92.3% | 2,341 | 38,890 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 |
| Jeep Renegade Night Eagle Auto | 90.1% | 1,579 | 24,987 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Land Rover Discovery (72.7% pass rate) and the Land Rover Freelander (74.7% pass rate), the Land Rover Defender Hard Top SE D MHEV A outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Land Rover Defender Hard Top SE D MHEV A has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.3% across 2,341 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 tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Land Rover Defender Hard Top SE 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 Hard Top SE D MHEV A owner drives around 10,249 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.