RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Land Rover Defender HSE D Auto reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·1,788 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.
92%
Strong for its agepass first time (4 to 7 years)
Strong for its age · beats 82% of peers
+6.7 pts
MOT pass rate by age
4 to 7 years
1,788 tests · fleet 85%
92%
Where the Defender HSE D Auto fails
Suspension100
Brakes99
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres98
Lights & electrics99
Holds up better on suspension, body & structure, visibility.
Share of 4 to 7 years Land Rover Defender HSE D Auto MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
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).
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