Land Rover Defender HSE D Auto reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 1,788 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 1,788 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 92% of Land Rover Defender HSE D Auto cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 85% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on suspension and body & structure.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Defender HSE D Auto tends to fail
Share of Land Rover Defender HSE D Auto cars aged 4 to 7 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on suspension, body & structure, visibility.
Common questions
Is the Land Rover Defender HSE D Auto reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Land Rover Defender HSE D Auto holds up well for its age: 92% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 82% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Land Rover Defender HSE D Auto?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Land Rover Defender HSE D Auto in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 92%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Land Rover Defender HSE D Auto MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Land Rover Defender HSE D Auto versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).