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Land Rover Defender X-dynamic SE D MHEV A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Land Rover Defender X-dynamic SE D MHEV A reliable? We analysed 4,551 real MOT tests across 3,079 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 4,551 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
92.0%
Typical Mileage
30,512mi
Annual Mileage
8,108mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Land Rover Defender X-dynamic 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 X-dynamic SE D MHEV A.

Land Rover Defender X-dynamic SE D MHEV A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Land Rover Defender X-dynamic 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 X-dynamic SE D MHEV A MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

92%
2023
93.1%
2022
90.3%
2021

Land Rover Defender X-dynamic SE D MHEV A Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28

Land Rover Defender X-dynamic SE D MHEV A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Land Rover Defender X-dynamic 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.

Low usage
5,119 mi/yr
Typical
8,108 mi/yr
Average
9,517 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,179 mi/yr

Land Rover Defender X-dynamic 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 X-dynamic SE D MHEV A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 863 92.0% 20,674 27,479 36,544
2022 2,218 93.1% 20,809 28,918 39,036
2021 1,322 90.3% 25,305 36,380 48,439

How Long Does a Land Rover Defender X-dynamic SE D MHEV A Last?

Based on 3,079 Land Rover Defender X-dynamic SE D MHEV A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.6 years
Median
3.0 years

Land Rover Defender X-dynamic SE D MHEV A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Land Rover Defender X-dynamic 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.

Median
30,512 mi
75th Percentile
42,138 mi
95th Percentile
68,620 mi
Max Recorded
167,966 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Land Rover Defender X-dynamic SE D MHEV A

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

Best year
2022

93.1% MOT pass rate from 2,218 tests

Year to avoid
2021

90.3% MOT pass rate from 1,322 tests

The best year to buy a used Land Rover Defender X-dynamic SE D MHEV A is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.1% across 2,218 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 90.3% — 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 X-dynamic 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 X-dynamic SE D MHEV A THIS CAR 92.0% 4,551 30,512 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
Microcar Mgo 77.7% 4,831 15,831 mi 25 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 SE D MHEV A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Land Rover Defender X-dynamic SE D MHEV A?

The Land Rover Defender X-dynamic SE D MHEV A has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.0% across 4,551 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 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 X-dynamic SE D MHEV A owner drives around 8,108 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 SE D MHEV A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Land Rover Defender X-dynamic SE D MHEV A reliable?
Based on 4,551 MOT tests, the Land Rover Defender X-dynamic SE D MHEV A has a 92.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Land Rover Defender X-dynamic SE D MHEV A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Land Rover Defender X-dynamic SE D MHEV A do per year?
The typical Land Rover Defender X-dynamic SE D MHEV A does around 8,108 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Land Rover Defender X-dynamic SE 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 X-dynamic SE 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 X-dynamic SE D MHEV A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Land Rover Defender X-dynamic SE D MHEV A is 2022 with a 93.1% pass rate across 2,218 tests.