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Land Rover Defender X-dynamic Hse PHEV A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Land Rover Defender X-dynamic Hse PHEV A reliable? We analysed 1,090 real MOT tests across 706 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,090 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.7%
Typical Mileage
30,950mi
Annual Mileage
8,752mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Land Rover Defender X-dynamic Hse PHEV 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 X-dynamic Hse PHEV A.

Land Rover Defender X-dynamic Hse PHEV A Number Plates

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

Land Rover Defender X-dynamic Hse PHEV A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Land Rover Defender X-dynamic Hse PHEV A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

90.6%
2023
92.3%
2022
91.3%
2021

Land Rover Defender X-dynamic Hse PHEV A Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5

Land Rover Defender X-dynamic Hse PHEV A Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
5,968 mi/yr
Typical
8,752 mi/yr
Average
9,955 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,231 mi/yr

Land Rover Defender X-dynamic Hse PHEV A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Land Rover Defender X-dynamic Hse PHEV A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 267 90.6% 21,292 27,917 36,378
2022 465 92.3% 22,630 30,246 41,151
2021 321 91.3% 24,494 33,829 45,877

How Long Does a Land Rover Defender X-dynamic Hse PHEV A Last?

Based on 706 Land Rover Defender X-dynamic Hse PHEV A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.6 years
Median
2.0 years

Land Rover Defender X-dynamic Hse PHEV A Mileage Distribution

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

Median
30,950 mi
75th Percentile
41,834 mi
95th Percentile
66,282 mi
Max Recorded
148,945 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Land Rover Defender X-dynamic Hse PHEV A

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

Best year
2022

92.3% MOT pass rate from 465 tests

Year to avoid
2023

90.6% MOT pass rate from 267 tests

The best year to buy a used Land Rover Defender X-dynamic Hse PHEV A is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.3% across 465 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 90.6% — 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 X-dynamic Hse PHEV 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 X-dynamic Hse PHEV A THIS CAR 91.7% 1,090 30,950 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
Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto 73.4% 1,628 54,261 mi 19 yrs

Compared to the Land Rover Discovery (72.7% pass rate) and the Land Rover Freelander (74.7% pass rate), the Land Rover Defender X-dynamic Hse PHEV A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Land Rover Defender X-dynamic Hse PHEV A?

The Land Rover Defender X-dynamic Hse PHEV A has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.7% across 1,090 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 X-dynamic Hse PHEV 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 X-dynamic Hse PHEV A owner drives around 8,752 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 X-dynamic Hse PHEV A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Land Rover Defender X-dynamic Hse PHEV A reliable?
Based on 1,090 MOT tests, the Land Rover Defender X-dynamic Hse PHEV A has a 91.7% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Land Rover Defender X-dynamic Hse PHEV A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Land Rover Defender X-dynamic Hse PHEV A do per year?
The typical Land Rover Defender X-dynamic Hse PHEV A does around 8,752 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Land Rover Defender X-dynamic Hse PHEV A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Land Rover Defender X-dynamic Hse PHEV 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 X-dynamic Hse PHEV A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Land Rover Defender X-dynamic Hse PHEV A is 2022 with a 92.3% pass rate across 465 tests.