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How reliable is the Land Rover Defender S D Mhev Auto?

Owner-reported reliability data — inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.

The Land Rover Defender S D Mhev Auto consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. The most commonly reported issues are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the 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.

Reliability & Breakdown Risk
95.7% pass rate

Above average reliability

Based on 1,765 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 95.7%.

First-time inspection pass rate95.7%
Dangerous defect rate
0.7%
Retest rate
5.1%
Typical mileage by age2021 cohort
Age 3
49,487 km
Age 5
Age 10
Annual mileage distributionfrom 38 vehicles
Bottom 10%
2,629 km
Low 25%
8,988 km
Median
12,580 km
High 25%
14,633 km
Top 10%
19,771 km
Most common inspection failures
A tyre seriously damaged1.2%
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements0.6%
Where failures most often occur
Rear Nearside(1.1%)
Rear Offside(1%)
Front Nearside(0.8%)
Reliability indicators are model-level averages from Carlytics-analyzed inspection and breakdown records, not specific to this individual vehicle.

Land Rover Defender S D Mhev Auto reliability by year

How the Land Rover Defender S 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 cohortPass rateTypical mileage @ 5 yrs
202195.7%

Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction

These figures describe the Land Rover Defender S D Mhev Auto as a model. The reliability of any individual Land Rover Defender S 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 S D Mhev Auto reliable?

Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Land Rover Defender S 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 S D Mhev Auto?

The most common owner-reported issues are: A tyre seriously damaged (1.2% of inspections); Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (0.6% of inspections).

What mileage is normal for a Land Rover Defender S D Mhev Auto?

For a typical Land Rover Defender S D Mhev Auto, owner-reported average mileage works out to about 49,487 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 S 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.

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