2022 Land Rover Defender Hard Top D Mhev Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 786 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Land Rover Defender Hard Top D Mhev Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 95.0% 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 | 2.3% | 18 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.9% | 15 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.0% | 8 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 0.9% | 7 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.5% | 4 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.4% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 15 |
| 2 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 7 |
| 3 | Washers | 6 |
| 4 | Registration plates | 5 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 4 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 2 |
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 | 7.0% | 55 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.7% | 45 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.2% | 25 |
| 4 | Other defects | 3.0% | 24 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.1% | 9 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.4% | 3 |
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 | 395 | 4.6% |
| 30-60k | 321 | 5.0% |
| 60-90k | 66 | 7.6% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Defender Hard Top D Mhev Auto
Before buying a 2022 Land Rover Defender Hard Top D Mhev Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 2.3% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (2.3% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (1.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.0% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£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 Hard Top D Mhev Autos pass their MOT?
95.0% of the 786 2022 Land Rover Defender Hard Top D Mhev Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Land Rover Defender Hard Top D Mhev Auto?
Tyres, recorded in 2.3% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.9%).
Does the 2022 Defender Hard Top D Mhev Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.6% in the 0-30k band to 7.6% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 786 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.