Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Land Rover Defender X Dynamic Hse PHEV A?

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 X Dynamic Hse PHEV A?

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 X Dynamic Hse PHEV A?

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 X Dynamic Hse PHEV A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 350 vehicles, the 2022 Land Rover Defender X Dynamic Hse PHEV A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 96.2%, 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 X Dynamic Hse PHEV A?

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 X Dynamic Hse PHEV A (2022)

350 real MOT outcomes analysed • 96.2% first-time pass rate

2022 Land Rover Defender X Dynamic Hse PHEV A

CarHunch analysed 350 real MOT records for the 2022 Land Rover Defender X Dynamic Hse PHEV A. 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. 350 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

This DEFENDER PHEV is slightly more reliable than the UK average, with an 83.9% first-time pass rate against the national 80% benchmark, and a dangerous defect rate of just 1.1% suggests these vehicles are genuinely safe propositions for buyers. The low failure count of 0.07 per vehicle indicates serious mechanical issues are rare, though the 0.5 advisories per vehicle suggest minor wear items crop up occasionally.

At 28,130 miles median, these are still relatively young cars with modest use, so the clean MOT picture may partly reflect their age rather than built-in durability—expect performance to dip as mileage climbs. Before committing, run a full service history check to confirm preventative maintenance has been kept up, particularly on the hybrid powertrain components, which will be costly if neglected.

The 2022 Land Rover Defender X Dynamic Hse PHEV A passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (96.2% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

96.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

1.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.07

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

28k

Middle half: 21k–38k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 96.2% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 350 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 350 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 1.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 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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Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,998 Land Rover Defender X Dynamic Hse PHEV A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 35.5%

1,065

Grey 32.3%

967

Green 14%

419

Blue 8.6%

258

Silver 3.7%

111

White 3.1%

Brown 2.8%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Land Rover Defender X Dynamic Hse PHEV A 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.

28,130

typical

20,616

low mileage

37,643

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Land Rover Defender X Dynamic Hse PHEV A vehicles fall between 20,616 and 37,643 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 20,616 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.

✓ 20,616–37,643 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Land Rover Defender X Dynamic Hse PHEV As sit.

⚠ Over 50,818 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

1.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.07

Avg failures per vehicle

0.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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