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How reliable is the Land Rover Defender Xdynamic Hse D Mhev A?

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

The Land Rover Defender Xdynamic Hse D Mhev A consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. The most commonly reported issues are number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, 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.

Reliability & Breakdown Risk
96.4% pass rate

Above average reliability

Based on 1,858 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 96.4%.

First-time inspection pass rate96.4%
Dangerous defect rate
0.8%
Retest rate
6%
Typical mileage by age2021 cohort
Age 3
55,579 km
Age 5
Age 10
Annual mileage distributionfrom 21 vehicles
Bottom 10%
6,133 km
Low 25%
8,858 km
Median
14,216 km
High 25%
22,704 km
Top 10%
25,879 km
Most common inspection failures
Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements1%
A tyre seriously damaged0.7%
a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm0.5%
Where failures most often occur
Rear(1.1%)
Rear Offside(0.8%)
Front Offside(0.8%)
Reliability indicators are model-level averages from Carlytics-analyzed inspection and breakdown records, not specific to this individual vehicle.

Land Rover Defender Xdynamic Hse D Mhev A reliability by year

How the Land Rover Defender Xdynamic Hse D Mhev A 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
202097.4%
202196.4%
202295.2%

Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction

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

Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Land Rover Defender Xdynamic Hse D Mhev A 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 Xdynamic Hse D Mhev A?

The most common owner-reported issues are: Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements (1% of inspections); A tyre seriously damaged (0.7% of inspections); a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (0.5% of inspections).

What mileage is normal for a Land Rover Defender Xdynamic Hse D Mhev A?

For a typical Land Rover Defender Xdynamic Hse D Mhev A, owner-reported average mileage works out to about 55,579 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 Xdynamic Hse D Mhev A 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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