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

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94.4%

Avg Pass Rate

+6.9%

vs Land Rover Avg

4

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Land Rover Defender S D Auto — MOT Reliability Overview

The Land Rover Defender S D Auto has an average MOT pass rate of 94.4%, which is 6.9 percentage points above the Land Rover brand average of 87.4%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Defender S 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 S D Auto fails its MOT are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, a tyre seriously damaged. If you are preparing your Defender S 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 S 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 S D Auto performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 238 vehicles

95.8%Excellent
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

3.4%

Mileage at 3yr

56k mi

2020

Based on 2,872 vehicles

94.7%Excellent
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

0.9%

Retest Rate

6.0%

Mileage at 3yr

49k mi

Mileage at 5yr

47k mi

2019

Based on 36 vehicles

94.4%Excellent
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Mileage at 5yr

20k mi

0

Based on 759 vehicles

92.6%Excellent
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Mileage at 5yr

30k mi

Top MOT Failures — Land Rover Defender S D Auto

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

1

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

1.0%
2

Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements

0.9%
3

A tyre seriously damaged

0.6%
4

An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction

0.4%
5

A tyre cords visible or damaged

0.4%
Land Rover Defender S D Auto Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

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

Rear Nearside

1.7%

Front Nearside Inner

0.8%

Rear Offside

0.8%

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 S D Auto

Land Rover Defender S D Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is the MOT pass rate for the Land Rover Defender S D Auto?
The average MOT pass rate for the Land Rover Defender S D Auto is 94.4% 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 S D Auto?
The most common MOT failures on the Land Rover Defender S D Auto are: The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (1.0%), Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.9%), A tyre seriously damaged (0.6%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Land Rover Defender S D Auto reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 94.4%, the Land Rover Defender S 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 S 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 S D Auto?
Typical mileage for the Land Rover Defender S D Auto: 56,266 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Defender S D Auto to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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