Land Rover Defender Hse D Auto (2020)
2020 Land Rover Defender Hse D Auto
CarHunch analysed 643 real MOT records for the 2020 Land Rover Defender Hse D Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2020 Defender HSE D Auto is significantly more reliable than average, with an 89.8% first-time pass rate well ahead of the UK's 80%, and only 7.6% of vehicles ever developing a dangerous defect—low enough that safety isn't a primary buying concern. At just under 40,000 miles median mileage for a four-year-old model, these are relatively lightly used examples, which helps explain the strong pass performance. Owners should expect an average of two minor advisories per test (typical wear items like wiper blades or lighting), though serious failures are rare at 0.34 per vehicle. Before committing, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the diesel engine and transmission—where most failures occur—rather than assuming this cohort's good marks guarantee zero issues for your specific car.
What to check before buying a 2020 Land Rover Defender Hse D Auto
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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2020 Land Rover Defender Hse D Auto 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 2020 Land Rover Defender Hse D Auto vehicles fall between 30,176 and 49,005 miles.
2020 Land Rover Defender Hse D Auto — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 584 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 97% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.
MOT History Averages
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