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Land Rover Defender X PHEV Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Land Rover Defender X PHEV Auto reliable? We analysed 258 real MOT tests across 167 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 258 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
89.9%
Typical Mileage
30,222mi
Annual Mileage
6,175mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Land Rover Defender X PHEV Auto 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 PHEV Auto.

Land Rover Defender X PHEV Auto Number Plates

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

Land Rover Defender X PHEV Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

89.1%
2022

Land Rover Defender X PHEV Auto Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1

Land Rover Defender X PHEV Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
3,391 mi/yr
Typical
6,175 mi/yr
Average
6,995 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,884 mi/yr

Land Rover Defender X PHEV Auto MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 156 89.1% 21,506 30,417 39,052

How Long Does a Land Rover Defender X PHEV Auto Last?

Based on 167 Land Rover Defender X PHEV Auto vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.6 years
Median
2.0 years

Land Rover Defender X PHEV Auto Mileage Distribution

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

Median
30,222 mi
75th Percentile
39,052 mi
95th Percentile
60,392 mi
Max Recorded
75,555 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Land Rover Defender X PHEV Auto

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

Best year
2022

89.1% MOT pass rate from 156 tests

The best year to buy a used Land Rover Defender X PHEV Auto is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.1% across 156 tests.

How Does the Land Rover Defender X PHEV Auto 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 PHEV Auto THIS CAR 89.9% 258 30,222 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
Mercedes-benz Cla 220 AMG Line Executive D A 87.8% 197 29,505 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 X PHEV Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Land Rover Defender X PHEV Auto?

The Land Rover Defender X PHEV Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.9% across 258 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 X PHEV Auto 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 PHEV Auto owner drives around 6,175 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 PHEV Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Land Rover Defender X PHEV Auto reliable?
Based on 258 MOT tests, the Land Rover Defender X PHEV Auto has a 89.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Land Rover Defender X PHEV Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Land Rover Defender X PHEV Auto do per year?
The typical Land Rover Defender X PHEV Auto does around 6,175 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Land Rover Defender X PHEV Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Land Rover Defender X PHEV Auto?
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 PHEV Auto?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Land Rover Defender X PHEV Auto is 2022 with a 89.1% pass rate across 156 tests.