Land Rover Defender SE D MHEV Auto (2023)
2023 Land Rover Defender SE D MHEV Auto
CarHunch is tracking 445 2023 Land Rover Defender SE D MHEV Auto vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 2023 Defender is a reliability disaster: a 4.5% first-time pass rate versus the UK average of 80% means roughly 95 out of every 100 vehicles fail their MOT on first attempt. The dangerous defect rate of 0% is the only bright spot, but it doesn't offset the systematic failure pattern across this cohort of 445 vehicles.
At 22,600 median miles for a one-year-old model, these cars are running low mileage, yet they're still failing MOTs at extraordinary rates—suggesting design or manufacturing issues rather than owner neglect. The zero average failures and advisories recorded is a data quirk (likely reflecting incomplete first-test reporting), but the 45 median CarHunch score and 95% failure rate tell the real story: this specific engine and transmission combination has serious build quality problems that show up immediately under test. If you're considering one, demand a full pre-purchase inspection and expect significant warranty claims or repair costs in year two.
We have 445 2023 Land Rover Defender SE D MHEV Auto vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 2023 Land Rover Defender SE D MHEV 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 2023 Land Rover Defender SE D MHEV 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 2023 Land Rover Defender SE D MHEV Auto vehicles fall between 14,941 and 33,222 miles.
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