Land Rover Defender Se D Auto MOT Failures
An analysis of 1,173 real DVSA MOT tests on the Land Rover Defender Se D Auto — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads.
Where the Land Rover Defender Se D Auto fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the Land Rover Defender Se D Auto is headlight fault — this model is 31 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it a significant weak point for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 1,173 MOT tests, 0.94% of all Land Rover Defender Se D Auto tests recorded this as a failure.
Lighting faults are usually straightforward to fix (bulbs, connectors, earth points) but can indicate deeper wiring issues on older cars. Check all lights including fog lamps, number plate lights, and dashboard warning lights.
What to check before buying a Land Rover Defender Se D Auto
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a Land Rover Defender Se D Auto:
Lights & Electrics — check for headlight fault.
Always check the car's full MOT history for patterns — recurring advisories often become failures within 12 months. Enter any reg into our free car check to see the complete picture.
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Land Rover Defender Se D Auto MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a Land Rover Defender Se D Auto?
Based on 1,173 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is headlight fault — at 31x the national fleet average.
Is the Land Rover Defender Se D Auto reliable based on MOT data?
The Land Rover Defender Se D Auto has 1 categories where it fails more often than average. The main concern is headlight fault. Always check a specific car's full history before buying.
What MOT failures should I expect at high mileage?
The most common high-mileage failures include headlight fault.
How do I check a Land Rover Defender Se D Auto's MOT history?
Enter the registration number into our free car check above. You'll see every MOT test result, advisories and failures, mileage readings, write-off status, and finance checks.
MOT failure data sourced from DVSA bulk test records via data.gov.uk. Ratios compare this model's failure rate against the national fleet average. Known issues sourced from manufacturer bulletins, specialist workshops, and verified owner reports.