Land Rover Defender Hard Top Hse D MHEV A (2022)
2022 Land Rover Defender Hard Top Hse D MHEV A
CarHunch analysed 212 real MOT records for the 2022 Land Rover Defender Hard Top Hse D MHEV A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This Defender diesel performs well above the UK average, with a 90% first-time pass rate compared to 80% nationally — a solid reliability indicator with only 3.8% ever showing dangerous defects, which is reassuringly low. At 33,500 miles median for a 2022 model, these vehicles are running at typical mileage for their age, and the 0.07 average failures per test suggests few serious mechanical issues are emerging.
The real story is in the advisories: owners are averaging 0.6 per MOT, which points to minor wear items rather than systemic problems. If you're considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the common advisory items (suspension, exhaust, fluid leaks) to avoid surprises, and factor in routine maintenance as these figures suggest the engines themselves are behaving well so far.
What to check before buying a 2022 Land Rover Defender Hard Top Hse D MHEV A
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 210 | 90.1% | 0.07 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Electric Diesel (0%) | 1 | 50% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2022 Land Rover Defender Hard Top Hse D MHEV A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2022 Land Rover Defender Hard Top Hse D MHEV A vehicles fall between 26,122 and 41,253 miles.
MOT History Averages
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