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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Land Rover Defender V8 Auto. Check any Defender V8 Auto by registration number below.

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94.0%

Avg Pass Rate

+6.6%

vs Land Rover Avg

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Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Land Rover Defender V8 Auto — MOT Reliability Overview

The Land Rover Defender V8 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 V8 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 V8 Auto fails its MOT are a tyre seriously damaged. If you are preparing your Defender V8 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 V8 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 V8 Auto performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 549 vehicles

94.0%Excellent
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

1.1%

Retest Rate

6.4%

Mileage at 3yr

35k mi

Top MOT Failures — Land Rover Defender V8 Auto

The most common reasons a Land Rover Defender V8 Auto fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

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A tyre seriously damaged

2.2%
Land Rover Defender V8 Auto Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

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

Rear Offside

1.3%

Front

1.1%

Front Nearside

0.9%

Other Land Rover Models

Compare MOT reliability across Land Rover models.

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81.3% pass rate

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91.7% pass rate

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92.2% pass rate

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92.3% pass rate

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87.5% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

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See detailed fault analysis for Land Rover Defender V8 Auto

Land Rover Defender V8 Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Land Rover Defender V8 Auto MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Land Rover Defender V8 Auto?
The average MOT pass rate for the Land Rover Defender V8 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 V8 Auto?
The most common MOT failures on the Land Rover Defender V8 Auto are: A tyre seriously damaged (2.2%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Land Rover Defender V8 Auto reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 94.0%, the Land Rover Defender V8 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 V8 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 V8 Auto?
Typical mileage for the Land Rover Defender V8 Auto: 35,073 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Defender V8 Auto to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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