Land Rover Defender S D Auto reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 2,208 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 2,208 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 94% of Land Rover Defender S 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 steering and brakes.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Defender S D Auto tends to fail
Share of Land Rover Defender S 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 steering, brakes, visibility.
Common questions
Is the Land Rover Defender S D Auto reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Land Rover Defender S D Auto holds up well for its age: 94% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 94% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Land Rover Defender S D Auto?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Land Rover Defender S D Auto in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 94%. 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 S D Auto MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Land Rover Defender S D Auto versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).