Land rover Defender s auto
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 449 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
93%
Total Tests
449
Best Year
2021 (94%)
Years Covered
2
About the Land rover Defender s auto
The Land rover Defender s auto has been tested 449 times in 2026 MOT data across 2 model years (2020 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 93%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2021 model is the most reliable with a 94% pass rate from 259 tests. The 2020 model has the lowest at 91%. With just a 3 point spread, the Defender s auto is consistently reliable regardless of year.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 31,983 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 28,211 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Land rover Defender s auto by Year
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