What year Land Rover Defender S D Auto is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 2020 Land Rover Defender S D Auto has the highest pass rate at 93.3%, out of 771 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Land Rover Defender S D Auto MOT failures?

The most common Land Rover Defender S D Auto MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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Land Rover Defender S D Auto — Reliability by Year

771 vehicles · MOT data 2020–2020 · first-test pass rates

This page shows MOT first-test pass rates for each year the Land Rover Defender S D Auto was manufactured — click any year to explore that cohort in detail. Trying to decide which year to buy? See the full buying guide →

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
2020	93.3%	37,222 mi	771

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