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Land Rover Defender Xs Edition D Mhev A MOT Check

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

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97.5%

Avg Pass Rate

+10.1%

vs Land Rover Avg

2

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Land Rover Defender Xs Edition D Mhev A — MOT Reliability Overview

The Land Rover Defender Xs Edition D Mhev A has an average MOT pass rate of 97.5%, which is 10.1 percentage points above the Land Rover brand average of 87.4%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Defender Xs Edition D Mhev A 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 Xs Edition D Mhev A fails its MOT are number plate does not conform to the specified requirements. If you are preparing your Defender Xs Edition D Mhev A 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 Xs Edition 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 Xs Edition D Mhev A performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 88 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Mileage at 3yr

44k mi

2021

Based on 521 vehicles

95.0%Excellent
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

0.6%

Retest Rate

5.0%

Mileage at 3yr

46k mi

Top MOT Failures — Land Rover Defender Xs Edition D Mhev A

The most common reasons a Land Rover Defender Xs Edition D Mhev A fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

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Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements

1.9%
Land Rover Defender Xs Edition D Mhev A Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

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

Front Offside

1.1%

Front Nearside

1.1%

Other Land Rover Models

Compare MOT reliability across Land Rover models.

Land Rover Defender

81.3% pass rate

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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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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 Xs Edition D Mhev A

Land Rover Defender Xs Edition D Mhev A — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Land Rover Defender Xs Edition D Mhev A MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Land Rover Defender Xs Edition D Mhev A?
The average MOT pass rate for the Land Rover Defender Xs Edition D Mhev A is 97.5% 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 Xs Edition D Mhev A?
The most common MOT failures on the Land Rover Defender Xs Edition D Mhev A are: Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements (1.9%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Land Rover Defender Xs Edition D Mhev A reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 97.5%, the Land Rover Defender Xs Edition 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 Xs Edition 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 Xs Edition D Mhev A?
Typical mileage for the Land Rover Defender Xs Edition D Mhev A: 44,308 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Defender Xs Edition D Mhev A to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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