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Land Rover Defender Xdynamic Hse D MHEV A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Land Rover Defender Xdynamic Hse D MHEV A reliable? We analysed 5,966 real MOT tests across 3,916 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 5,966 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.9%
Typical Mileage
33,786mi
Annual Mileage
8,882mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Land Rover Defender Xdynamic Hse 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 Xdynamic Hse D MHEV A.

Land Rover Defender Xdynamic Hse D MHEV A Number Plates

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

Land Rover Defender Xdynamic Hse D MHEV A MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

92.2%
2023
91.4%
2022
92.4%
2021
93.1%
2020

Land Rover Defender Xdynamic Hse D MHEV A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Land Rover Defender Xdynamic Hse 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 39
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15

Land Rover Defender Xdynamic Hse D MHEV A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Land Rover Defender Xdynamic Hse 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
5,659 mi/yr
Typical
8,882 mi/yr
Average
10,237 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,843 mi/yr

Land Rover Defender Xdynamic Hse 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 Xdynamic Hse D MHEV A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 1,483 92.2% 21,897 30,560 40,794
2022 2,325 91.4% 23,868 32,219 42,661
2021 1,851 92.4% 27,964 38,045 49,285
2020 116 93.1% 31,507 41,326 51,748

How Long Does a Land Rover Defender Xdynamic Hse D MHEV A Last?

Based on 3,916 Land Rover Defender Xdynamic Hse D MHEV A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.7 years
Median
3.0 years

Land Rover Defender Xdynamic Hse D MHEV A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Land Rover Defender Xdynamic Hse 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
33,786 mi
75th Percentile
45,314 mi
95th Percentile
68,657 mi
Max Recorded
157,865 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Land Rover Defender Xdynamic Hse D MHEV A

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

Best year
2020

93.1% MOT pass rate from 116 tests

Year to avoid
2022

91.4% MOT pass rate from 2,325 tests

The best year to buy a used Land Rover Defender Xdynamic Hse D MHEV A is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.1% across 116 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.4% — 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 Xdynamic Hse 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 Xdynamic Hse D MHEV A THIS CAR 91.9% 5,966 33,786 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
Yamaha MT-01 90.4% 7,140 11,228 mi 21 yrs

Compared to the Land Rover Discovery (72.7% pass rate) and the Land Rover Freelander (74.7% pass rate), the Land Rover Defender Xdynamic Hse D MHEV A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Land Rover Defender Xdynamic Hse D MHEV A?

The Land Rover Defender Xdynamic Hse D MHEV A has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.9% across 5,966 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 Xdynamic Hse 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 Xdynamic Hse D MHEV A owner drives around 8,882 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 Xdynamic Hse D MHEV A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Land Rover Defender Xdynamic Hse D MHEV A reliable?
Based on 5,966 MOT tests, the Land Rover Defender Xdynamic Hse D MHEV A has a 91.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Land Rover Defender Xdynamic Hse D MHEV A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Land Rover Defender Xdynamic Hse D MHEV A do per year?
The typical Land Rover Defender Xdynamic Hse D MHEV A does around 8,882 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Land Rover Defender Xdynamic Hse 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 Xdynamic Hse 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 Xdynamic Hse D MHEV A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Land Rover Defender Xdynamic Hse D MHEV A is 2020 with a 93.1% pass rate across 116 tests.