Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Land Rover Defender S D MHEV Auto?

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 S D MHEV Auto?

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 S D MHEV Auto?

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 S D MHEV Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 130 vehicles, the 2022 Land Rover Defender S D MHEV Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90%, 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 S D MHEV Auto?

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 S D MHEV Auto (2022)

130 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90% first-time pass rate

2022 Land Rover Defender S D MHEV Auto

CarHunch analysed 130 real MOT records for the 2022 Land Rover Defender S D MHEV Auto. 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 diesel automatic is a strong performer, with a 90% first-time MOT pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—and the dangerous defect rate of just 0.8% is reassuringly low, suggesting no systematic safety concerns. Reliability across the cohort is genuinely impressive, with an average of only 0.08 failures per vehicle and modest advisory work at 0.5 per car.

The median mileage of 27,874 miles is spot-on for a two-year-old vehicle, indicating normal use patterns without signs of abuse or excessive wear. When failures do occur, they're minor and infrequent, so if you're considering this model, a pre-purchase inspection should focus on service history and the condition of wear items rather than expecting structural or mechanical surprises.

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

First-time pass

90%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

0.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.08

Over 1.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

28k

Middle half: 20k–36k

For context

These stats describe 130 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 130 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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 S D MHEV Auto 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.

27,874

typical

20,259

low mileage

36,437

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Land Rover Defender S D MHEV Auto vehicles fall between 20,259 and 36,437 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 20,259 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.

✓ 20,259–36,437 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Land Rover Defender S D MHEV Autos sit.

⚠ Over 49,189 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

1.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.08

Avg failures per vehicle

0.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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