2022 Land Rover Defender Xs D Mhev A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,061 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Land Rover Defender Xs D Mhev A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, other defects and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 94.4% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.6% | 28 |
| 2 | Other defects | 1.0% | 11 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 9 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.6% | 6 |
| 5 | Visibility | 0.5% | 5 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registration plates | 20 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 9 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 7 |
| 4 | Wipers | 6 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 4 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 3 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 15.5% | 164 |
| 2 | Visibility | 4.7% | 50 |
| 3 | Brakes | 4.4% | 47 |
| 4 | Other defects | 3.3% | 35 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.7% | 7 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.2% | 2 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 527 | 6.1% |
| 30-60k | 503 | 4.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30 | 0.0% |
| 2025 | 1,031 | 5.7% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Defender Xs D Mhev A
Before buying a 2022 Land Rover Defender Xs D Mhev A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 2.6% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (2.6% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Other defects (1.0% of tests): Miscellaneous items not in the main categories. Typical repair: varies.
- Lighting & signalling (0.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Land Rover Defender Xs D Mhev As pass their MOT?
94.4% of the 1,061 2022 Land Rover Defender Xs D Mhev A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Land Rover Defender Xs D Mhev A?
Tyres, recorded in 2.6% of tests, followed by other defects (1.0%).
Does the 2022 Defender Xs D Mhev A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.1% in the 0-30k band to 4.8% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,061 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.