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

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

The Land Rover Defender Se D Mhev Auto consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. The most commonly reported issues are a tyre seriously damaged, 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.

Reliability & Breakdown Risk
95.6% pass rate

Above average reliability

Based on 2,158 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 95.6%.

First-time inspection pass rate95.6%
Dangerous defect rate
0.6%
Retest rate
4.9%
Typical mileage by age2021 cohort
Age 3
50,917 km
Age 5
-
Age 10
-
Annual mileage distributionfrom 37 vehicles
Bottom 10%
3,424 km
Low 25%
5,363 km
Median
12,632 km
High 25%
19,976 km
Top 10%
27,031 km
Most common inspection failures
A tyre seriously damaged1.3%
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen1.1%
Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements0.5%
Where failures most often occur
Front Offside(1.3%)
Front Nearside(1.3%)
Rear 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 Se D Mhev Auto reliability by year

How the Land Rover Defender Se 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
202195.6%–

Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction

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

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

The most common owner-reported issues are: A tyre seriously damaged (1.3% of inspections); Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1.1% of inspections); Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.5% of inspections).

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

For a typical Land Rover Defender Se D Mhev Auto, owner-reported average mileage works out to about 50,917 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 Se 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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