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

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 2021 Land Rover Defender SE D Auto has the highest pass rate at 96.1%, out of 177 vehicles tested.

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

The most common Land Rover Defender SE 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 SE D Auto — Reliability by Year

1,155 vehicles · MOT data 2020–2021 · first-test pass rates

This page shows MOT first-test pass rates for each year the Land Rover Defender SE 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 →

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Best pass rate year

2021

96.1% pass rate · 177 vehicles

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Lowest pass rate year

2020

93.1% pass rate · 978 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
2021	96.1%	37,273 mi	177
2020	93.1%	35,959 mi	978

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