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Land Rover Defender Hdtp Xdyn Hse Dmhev A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Land Rover Defender Hdtp Xdyn Hse Dmhev A reliable? We analysed 484 real MOT tests across 426 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 484 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.7%
Typical Mileage
36,885mi
Annual Mileage
9,436mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Land Rover Defender Hdtp Xdyn Hse Dmhev 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 Hdtp Xdyn Hse Dmhev A.

Land Rover Defender Hdtp Xdyn Hse Dmhev A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Land Rover Defender Hdtp Xdyn Hse Dmhev A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Land Rover Defender Hdtp Xdyn Hse Dmhev A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Land Rover Defender Hdtp Xdyn Hse Dmhev A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

93.5%
2023
88.3%
2022

Land Rover Defender Hdtp Xdyn Hse Dmhev A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Land Rover Defender Hdtp Xdyn Hse Dmhev A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2
Driver's seat insecure seat bolt loose casing frame to move 2
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1

Land Rover Defender Hdtp Xdyn Hse Dmhev A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Land Rover Defender Hdtp Xdyn Hse Dmhev A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,991 mi/yr
Typical
9,436 mi/yr
Average
10,514 mi/yr
Heavy usage
13,003 mi/yr

Land Rover Defender Hdtp Xdyn Hse Dmhev A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Land Rover Defender Hdtp Xdyn Hse Dmhev A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 294 93.5% 25,932 36,704 50,462
2022 179 88.3% 26,610 38,645 49,379

How Long Does a Land Rover Defender Hdtp Xdyn Hse Dmhev A Last?

Based on 426 Land Rover Defender Hdtp Xdyn Hse Dmhev A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.2 years
Median
2.0 years

Land Rover Defender Hdtp Xdyn Hse Dmhev A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Land Rover Defender Hdtp Xdyn Hse Dmhev A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
36,885 mi
75th Percentile
49,852 mi
95th Percentile
79,682 mi
Max Recorded
151,554 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Land Rover Defender Hdtp Xdyn Hse Dmhev A

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

Best year
2023

93.5% MOT pass rate from 294 tests

Year to avoid
2022

88.3% MOT pass rate from 179 tests

The best year to buy a used Land Rover Defender Hdtp Xdyn Hse Dmhev A is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.5% across 294 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.3% — 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 Hdtp Xdyn Hse Dmhev 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 Hdtp Xdyn Hse Dmhev A THIS CAR 91.7% 484 36,885 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
Honda Jazz SE I-vtec CVT 98.6% 623 26,327 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 Hdtp Xdyn Hse Dmhev A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Land Rover Defender Hdtp Xdyn Hse Dmhev A?

The Land Rover Defender Hdtp Xdyn Hse Dmhev A has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.7% across 484 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 has ply or cords exposed. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Land Rover Defender Hdtp Xdyn Hse Dmhev 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 Hdtp Xdyn Hse Dmhev A owner drives around 9,436 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 Hdtp Xdyn Hse Dmhev A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Land Rover Defender Hdtp Xdyn Hse Dmhev A reliable?
Based on 484 MOT tests, the Land Rover Defender Hdtp Xdyn Hse Dmhev A has a 91.7% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Land Rover Defender Hdtp Xdyn Hse Dmhev A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Land Rover Defender Hdtp Xdyn Hse Dmhev A do per year?
The typical Land Rover Defender Hdtp Xdyn Hse Dmhev A does around 9,436 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Land Rover Defender Hdtp Xdyn Hse Dmhev A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Land Rover Defender Hdtp Xdyn Hse Dmhev 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 Hdtp Xdyn Hse Dmhev A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Land Rover Defender Hdtp Xdyn Hse Dmhev A is 2023 with a 93.5% pass rate across 294 tests.