RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Land Rover Defender SE D Mhev Auto reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·2,206 DVSA tests·2024
Across 2,206 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 95% of Land Rover Defender SE D Mhev Auto cars aged up to 3 years pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 89% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on emissions & leaks and suspension.
95%
Strong for its agepass first time (up to 3 years)
Strong for its age · beats 96% of peers
+5.6 pts
MOT pass rate by age
Up to 3 years
2,206 tests · fleet 89%
95%
Where the Defender SE D Mhev Auto fails
Suspension100
Brakes100
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres99
Lights & electrics99
Holds up better on emissions & leaks, suspension, visibility.
Share of up to 3 years Land Rover Defender SE D Mhev Auto MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Land Rover Defender SE D Mhev Auto reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Land Rover Defender SE D Mhev Auto holds up well for its age: 95% of examples aged up to 3 years pass first time, against a 89% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 96% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Land Rover Defender SE D Mhev Auto?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Land Rover Defender SE D Mhev Auto in 2024: up to 3 years, 95%. 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 SE D Mhev Auto MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Land Rover Defender SE D Mhev 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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