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

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 Hse D MHEV A?

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 Hse D MHEV A?

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 Hse D MHEV A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 212 vehicles, the 2022 Land Rover Defender Hard Top Hse D MHEV A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 96.3%, 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 Hse D MHEV A?

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 Hse D MHEV A (2022)

212 real MOT outcomes analysed • 96.3% first-time pass rate

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. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

We have limited data for the 2022 Land Rover Defender Hard Top Hse D MHEV A — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

96.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.07

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

33k

Middle half: 26k–41k

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These stats describe 212 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 212 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.8% 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%)	210	96.5%	0.07

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,296 Land Rover Defender Hard Top Hse D MHEV A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 40.1%

520

Grey 33.9%

439

Green 6.6%

Blue 6%

White 5.5%

Silver 4.2%

Brown 3.3%

Bronze 0.4%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Land Rover Defender Hard Top Hse D MHEV A 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.

33,479

typical

26,122

low mileage

41,253

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Land Rover Defender Hard Top Hse D MHEV A vehicles fall between 26,122 and 41,253 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 26,122 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.

✓ 26,122–41,253 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Land Rover Defender Hard Top Hse D MHEV As sit.

⚠ Over 55,691 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

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.07

Avg failures per vehicle

0.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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