Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Land Rover Defender V8 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 V8 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 V8 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 V8 Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 429 vehicles, the 2022 Land Rover Defender V8 Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.2%, 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 V8 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 V8 Auto (2022)

429 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.2% first-time pass rate

2022 Land Rover Defender V8 Auto

CarHunch analysed 429 real MOT records for the 2022 Land Rover Defender V8 Auto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 429 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2022 Land Rover Defender V8 Auto passes its MOT first time at 87%, a solid 7 percentage points above the UK average—and dangerous defects are rare, affecting just 2.3% of the cohort, so safety isn't a concern here. With an average of only 0.09 failures and 0.5 advisories per vehicle, these are exceptionally clean performers for their age.

The median mileage of 23,036 is sensible for a two-year-old, suggesting owners aren't thrashing them, and the low failure rate reflects that careful usage. Before you buy, have a pre-purchase inspection focused on the V8's cooling and electrical systems—not because the data warns of problems, but because keeping one serviced properly matters more than the MOT pass rate alone.

The 2022 Land Rover Defender V8 Auto passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (95.2% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

95.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.09

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

23k

Middle half: 17k–32k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 95.2% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 429 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 429 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.3% 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (100%)	428	95.2%	0.09

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,141 Land Rover Defender V8 Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 60.1%

686

Grey 36.4%

415

White 2.8%

Bronze 0.7%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Land Rover Defender V8 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.

23,036

typical

16,561

low mileage

32,081

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Land Rover Defender V8 Auto vehicles fall between 16,561 and 32,081 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 16,561 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.

✓ 16,561–32,081 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Land Rover Defender V8 Autos sit.

⚠ Over 43,309 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

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.09

Avg failures per vehicle

0.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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