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LAND ROVER DEFENDER SE D MHEV AUTO (2022)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 69 real MOT tests in 2024.

MOT Pass Rate

100%

Total Tests (2024)

69

Avg Mileage

16,881 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£1,690

Is the 2022 LAND ROVER DEFENDER SE D MHEV AUTO reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 18 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the LAND ROVER brand average of 90%.

At 2 years old, 100% of LAND ROVER DEFENDER SE D MHEV AUTOs from 2022 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 69 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 16,881 miles.

How does the 2022 LAND ROVER DEFENDER SE D MHEV AUTO compare?

Rank among all 2022 cars23th out of 1,059(top 2%)
Rank among all LAND ROVER models5th out of 630(top 1%)
vs national average+18% (82% avg)
vs 2022 cars average+6% (94% avg)
vs LAND ROVER average+10% (90% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2022 LAND ROVER DEFENDER SE D MHEV AUTO has 16,881 miles on the clock, which is in line with the expected 14,800 miles for a 2-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.

How much does a 2022 LAND ROVER DEFENDER SE D MHEV AUTO cost to run?

Fuel (Diesel, 2997cc)
£1,245
🏛️Road Tax
£190
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,690
Per month£141/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

LAND ROVER DEFENDER SE D MHEV AUTO by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
2022100%6916,881 mi
202196%2,24832,242 mi
2020100%3144,686 mi

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About the 2022 LAND ROVER DEFENDER SE D MHEV AUTO

The 2022 LAND ROVER DEFENDER SE D MHEV AUTO is a large car with a 2997cc diesel engine. 69 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. It ranks in the top 2% of all 2022 cars for reliability.

With an average of 16,881 miles at 2 years old, LAND ROVER DEFENDER SE D MHEV AUTO owners drive about as much as the UK average.

2022 LAND ROVER DEFENDER SE D MHEV AUTO Fuel Costs

The 2997cc diesel engine is on the larger side, so fuel won't be this car's strong point. Expect around 40 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,245 per year at current diesel prices of 148p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2022 LAND ROVER DEFENDER SE D MHEV AUTO?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,690 141/month), broken down as £1245 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 100% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

Alternatives to the 2022 LAND ROVER DEFENDER SE D MHEV AUTO

The LAND ROVER DEFENDER SE D MHEV AUTO is actually the most reliable option among similar diesel large cars from this era. Here are comparable diesel cars with similar engines: