How reliable is the Land Rover Defender First Edition D Auto?
Owner-reported reliability data — inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Land Rover Defender First Edition D Auto consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. The most commonly reported issues are a tyre seriously damaged, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. 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 3,663 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 93.5%.
Land Rover Defender First Edition D Auto reliability by year
How the Land Rover Defender First Edition D 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 91.3% | 30,055 km |
| 2020 | 93.5% | 58,470 km |
| 2021 | 95.9% | — |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Land Rover Defender First Edition D Auto as a model. The reliability of any individual Land Rover Defender First Edition D 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 Edition D Auto reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Land Rover Defender First Edition D Auto consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 94%. 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 Edition D Auto?
The most common owner-reported issues are: A tyre seriously damaged (0.8% of inspections); A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (0.6% of inspections); a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (0.5% of inspections); The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (0.4% of inspections); Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.3% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Land Rover Defender First Edition D Auto?
For a typical Land Rover Defender First Edition D Auto, owner-reported average mileage works out to about 49,396 km at 3 years, 58,470 km 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 Edition D 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.