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

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96.3%

Avg Pass Rate

+8.9%

vs Land Rover Avg

3

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Land Rover Defender Auto — MOT Reliability Overview

The Land Rover Defender Auto has an average MOT pass rate of 96.3%, which is 8.9 percentage points above the Land Rover brand average of 87.4%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Defender Auto is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

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

2021

Based on 144 vehicles

95.8%Excellent
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

2.1%

Retest Rate

2.1%

Mileage at 3yr

35k mi

2020

Based on 92 vehicles

95.7%Excellent
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

5.1%

Mileage at 3yr

47k mi

0

Based on 38 vehicles

97.4%Excellent
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Mileage at 5yr

26k mi

Where Failures Occur

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

Rear Offside

1.4%

Front

1.4%

Rear Central

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 Auto

Land Rover Defender Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is the MOT pass rate for the Land Rover Defender Auto?
The average MOT pass rate for the Land Rover Defender Auto is 96.3% 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 Auto?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Land Rover Defender Auto reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 96.3%, the Land Rover Defender 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 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 Auto?
Typical mileage for the Land Rover Defender Auto: 34,663 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Defender Auto to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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