Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Land Rover Defender Hard Top D MHEV Auto?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Land Rover Defender Hard Top D MHEV Auto?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Land Rover Defender Hard Top D MHEV Auto?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Land Rover Defender Hard Top D MHEV Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 801 vehicles, the 2022 Land Rover Defender Hard Top D MHEV Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 96.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Land Rover Defender Hard Top D MHEV Auto?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Land Rover Defender Hard Top D MHEV Auto (2022)

801 real MOT outcomes analysed • 96.1% first-time pass rate

2022 Land Rover Defender Hard Top D MHEV Auto

CarHunch analysed 801 real MOT records for the 2022 Land Rover Defender Hard Top D MHEV Auto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2022 Defender Hard Top diesel is reliably passing its MOTs at 89.9%, well above the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects are rare at just 1.2% of vehicles—a strong safety record that should reassure potential buyers. The ultra-low failure rate of 0.08 per vehicle indicates these engines and drivetrains are holding up well under real-world use.

At 30,406 miles median, these vehicles are still relatively fresh, so their strong pass rate reflects genuine design competence rather than an easy test window. The modest 0.4 advisories per vehicle signals good build quality, though you should still get a pre-purchase inspection to catch any minor wear items before they escalate.

The 2022 Land Rover Defender Hard Top D MHEV Auto passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (96.1% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

96.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

1.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.08

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

30k

Middle half: 21k–42k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 96.1% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 801 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 801 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 1.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (99%)	796	96.2%	0.08

Colour Breakdown

Based on 4,472 Land Rover Defender Hard Top D MHEV Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 33.5%

1,500

Grey 26.3%

1,177

Blue 12.3%

551

Green 10.4%

464

White 10.3%

460

Silver 5%

222

Brown 2.1%

Bronze 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Land Rover Defender Hard Top D MHEV Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

30,406

typical

21,242

low mileage

42,286

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Land Rover Defender Hard Top D MHEV Auto vehicles fall between 21,242 and 42,286 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 21,242 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 21,242–42,286 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Land Rover Defender Hard Top D MHEV Autos sit.

⚠ Over 57,086 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.08

Avg failures per vehicle

0.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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