How reliable is the Land Rover Defender First Ed D Mhev Auto?
Owner-reported reliability data — inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Land Rover Defender First Ed D Mhev Auto consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. The most commonly reported issues are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.
Above average reliability
Based on 1,262 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 96.1%.
Land Rover Defender First Ed D Mhev Auto reliability by year
How the Land Rover Defender First Ed D Mhev Auto performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.
| Year cohort | Pass rate | Typical mileage @ 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 96.1% | — |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Land Rover Defender First Ed D Mhev Auto as a model. The reliability of any individual Land Rover Defender First Ed D Mhev Auto also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Land Rover Defender First Ed D Mhev Auto reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Land Rover Defender First Ed D Mhev Auto consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 96%. Reliability varies by year and engine — see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.
What are the common problems on the Land Rover Defender First Ed D Mhev Auto?
The most common owner-reported issues are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1.1% of inspections); Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.8% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Land Rover Defender First Ed D Mhev Auto?
For a typical Land Rover Defender First Ed D Mhev Auto, owner-reported average mileage works out to about 48,959 km at 3 years, — at 5 years, and — at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution — high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.
How do I check a specific Land Rover Defender First Ed D Mhev Auto before buying?
Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car — model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.