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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Land Rover Defender Hard Top S D Mhev A. Check any Defender Hard Top S D Mhev A by registration number below.

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95.6%

Avg Pass Rate

+8.2%

vs Land Rover Avg

1

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Land Rover Defender Hard Top S D Mhev A — MOT Reliability Overview

The Land Rover Defender Hard Top S D Mhev A has an average MOT pass rate of 95.6%, which is 8.2 percentage points above the Land Rover brand average of 87.4%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Defender Hard Top S D Mhev A is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Land Rover Defender Hard Top S D Mhev A, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Land Rover Defender Hard Top S D Mhev A performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 298 vehicles

95.6%Excellent
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

1.0%

Retest Rate

5.0%

Mileage at 3yr

60k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear Nearside

1.7%

Nearside

1.0%

Offside

1.0%

Other Land Rover Models

Compare MOT reliability across Land Rover models.

Land Rover Defender

81.3% pass rate

Land Rover R Rover Westmnstr Blck P400e A

91.7% pass rate

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90.3% pass rate

Land Rover Discovery Hse Sd6 Auto

92.2% pass rate

Land Rover Range Rover

92.3% pass rate

Land Rover Range Rover Evoque R-dyn D A

87.5% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

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Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Land Rover Defender Hard Top S D Mhev A

Land Rover Defender Hard Top S D Mhev A — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Land Rover Defender Hard Top S D Mhev A MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Land Rover Defender Hard Top S D Mhev A?
The average MOT pass rate for the Land Rover Defender Hard Top S D Mhev A is 95.6% compared to the Land Rover average of 87.4%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Land Rover Defender Hard Top S D Mhev A?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Land Rover Defender Hard Top S D Mhev A reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 95.6%, the Land Rover Defender Hard Top S D Mhev A is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Land Rover Defender Hard Top S D Mhev A?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Land Rover Defender Hard Top S D Mhev A?
Typical mileage for the Land Rover Defender Hard Top S D Mhev A: 60,272 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Defender Hard Top S D Mhev A to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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