Land Rover Defender X MHEV Auto (2022)
2022 Land Rover Defender X MHEV Auto
CarHunch analysed 222 real MOT records for the 2022 Land Rover Defender X MHEV Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2022 Land Rover Defender X MHEV Auto falls slightly short of the UK average with a 76.3% first-time pass rate against the national 80%, suggesting a modest reliability concern for a vehicle still within warranty age. The dangerous defect rate is negligible at just 0.9%, so safety isn't a red flag here.
With a median mileage of 24,943 miles for vehicles now around two years old, these Defenders are running well below the typical 12,000–15,000 annual miles, which typically masks underlying issues. The average of 0.07 failures per vehicle is genuinely low, but advisories average 0.6—pointing to minor wear items like wipers, seals, or trim rather than structural problems. Check the service history and have any advisory items inspected before purchase, as the low failure count suggests owners are catching small issues early.
What to check before buying a 2022 Land Rover Defender X 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 2022 Land Rover Defender X 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 2022 Land Rover Defender X MHEV Auto vehicles fall between 17,454 and 34,236 miles.
MOT History Averages
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