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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Land Rover Defender Se D Auto. Check any Defender Se D Auto by registration number below.

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94.0%

Avg Pass Rate

+6.6%

vs Land Rover Avg

3

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Land Rover Defender Se D Auto — MOT Reliability Overview

The Land Rover Defender Se D Auto has an average MOT pass rate of 94.0%, which is 6.6 percentage points above the Land Rover brand average of 87.4%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Defender Se D Auto is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Land Rover Defender Se D Auto fails its MOT are number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. If you are preparing your Defender Se D Auto for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Land Rover Defender Se D Auto, 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 Se D Auto performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 571 vehicles

94.9%Excellent
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

0.7%

Retest Rate

8.5%

Mileage at 3yr

53k mi

2020

Based on 3,629 vehicles

94.2%Excellent
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

0.8%

Retest Rate

6.0%

Mileage at 3yr

48k mi

Mileage at 5yr

64k mi

0

Based on 969 vehicles

92.9%Excellent
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Mileage at 5yr

29k mi

Top MOT Failures — Land Rover Defender Se D Auto

The most common reasons a Land Rover Defender Se D Auto fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements

1.9%
2

A tyre seriously damaged

1.5%
3

a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

0.3%
4

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

0.3%
Land Rover Defender Se D Auto Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

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

Rear

2.5%

Front

1.4%

Rear Offside

0.7%

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

Land Rover R Rover Velar R-dyn Hse Mhev A

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

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Land Rover Defender Se D Auto

Land Rover Defender Se D Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Land Rover Defender Se D Auto MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Land Rover Defender Se D Auto?
The average MOT pass rate for the Land Rover Defender Se D Auto is 94.0% 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 Se D Auto?
The most common MOT failures on the Land Rover Defender Se D Auto are: Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements (1.9%), A tyre seriously damaged (1.5%), a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (0.3%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Land Rover Defender Se D Auto reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 94.0%, the Land Rover Defender Se D Auto 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 Se D Auto?
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 Se D Auto?
Typical mileage for the Land Rover Defender Se D Auto: 52,816 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Defender Se D Auto to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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