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

Based on MOT data from 161 vehicles, the 2022 Land Rover Defender Hard Top S D MHEV A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.9%, 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 S 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 S D MHEV A (2022)

161 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.9% first-time pass rate

2022 Land Rover Defender Hard Top S D MHEV A

CarHunch analysed 161 real MOT records for the 2022 Land Rover Defender Hard Top S 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 2022 Defender Hard Top diesel hybrid is remarkably reliable, with a 92.3% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—and dangerous defects are rare at just 2.5% of the cohort. You're looking at a vehicle that arrives at its MOT in genuinely good shape.

The median mileage of 37,831 miles is typical for a two-year-old vehicle, and the minimal failure rate of 0.08 per car reflects careful ownership across the board. Most attention will be routine advisories (averaging 0.6 per vehicle), so if you're considering one, a full service history and a pre-purchase inspection of suspension and weatherseals will tell you whether this individual example has been properly maintained.

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

First-time pass

95.9%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.08

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

38k

Middle half: 26k–53k

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These stats describe 161 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 161 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.5% 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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Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Land Rover Defender Hard Top S 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.

37,831

typical

25,682

low mileage

52,530

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Land Rover Defender Hard Top S D MHEV A vehicles fall between 25,682 and 52,530 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 25,682 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.

✓ 25,682–52,530 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Land Rover Defender Hard Top S D MHEV As sit.

⚠ Over 70,915 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

0.08

Avg failures per vehicle

0.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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