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

Based on MOT data from 222 vehicles, the 2022 Land Rover Defender X MHEV Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.8%, 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 MHEV 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 X MHEV Auto (2022)

222 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.8% first-time pass rate

2022 Land Rover Defender X MHEV Auto

CarHunch analysed 222 real MOT records for the 2022 Land Rover Defender X MHEV Auto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

We have limited data for the 2022 Land Rover Defender X MHEV Auto — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

95.8%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

0.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.07

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

25k

Middle half: 17k–34k

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These stats describe 222 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 222 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,198 Land Rover Defender X MHEV Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 38.4%

460

Grey 32.6%

391

Brown 15.3%

183

Green 9.8%

117

Silver 3%

Bronze 0.9%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Land Rover Defender X MHEV 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.

24,943

typical

17,454

low mileage

34,236

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Land Rover Defender X MHEV Auto vehicles fall between 17,454 and 34,236 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 17,454 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.

✓ 17,454–34,236 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Land Rover Defender X MHEV Autos sit.

⚠ Over 46,218 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

0.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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