Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Land Rover Defender Xdynamic Hse D MHEV 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 Xdynamic Hse D MHEV 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 Xdynamic Hse D MHEV 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.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Land Rover Defender Xdynamic Hse D MHEV 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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Q: Is the 2022 Land Rover Defender Xdynamic Hse D MHEV A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,418 vehicles, the 2022 Land Rover Defender Xdynamic Hse D MHEV A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

1,418 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.4% first-time pass rate

2022 Land Rover Defender Xdynamic Hse D MHEV A

CarHunch analysed 1,418 real MOT records for the 2022 Land Rover Defender Xdynamic Hse D MHEV A. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2022 Defender diesel is significantly more reliable than the UK average, with 89.8% of vehicles passing first time versus the 80% benchmark—a genuinely strong result for a vehicle this new and practically free from serious safety concerns, with only 2.8% ever developing a dangerous defect. At an average mileage of 30,805 miles for a two-year-old model, these Defenders are running well within typical wear parameters, and the low failure rate of 0.09 per vehicle suggests the diesel engine and core systems are holding up robustly.

The 0.5 advisories per vehicle flag minor maintenance items rather than structural problems, which is reassuring for a premium SUV with these price expectations. If you're considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the condition of the air intake and fuel system components—the small advisory rate suggests these are the usual wear items on this generation—and you should feel confident about the underlying mechanicals.

The 2022 Land Rover Defender Xdynamic Hse D MHEV A passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (95.4% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

95.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.09

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

29k

Middle half: 22k–38k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 95.4% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 1,418 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 1,418 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.8% 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (100%)	1,416	95.4%	0.09

Colour Breakdown

Based on 17,616 Land Rover Defender Xdynamic Hse D MHEV A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 39.3%

6,915

Grey 31.3%

5,513

Green 10.1%

1,777

Blue 5.7%

1,008

Silver 5.4%

945

Brown 4.3%

752

White 3.1%

550

Red 0.8%

138

Bronze 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Land Rover Defender Xdynamic Hse D MHEV 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.

29,348

typical

21,861

low mileage

37,891

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Land Rover Defender Xdynamic Hse D MHEV A vehicles fall between 21,861 and 37,891 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 21,861 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.

✓ 21,861–37,891 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Land Rover Defender Xdynamic Hse D MHEV As sit.

⚠ Over 51,152 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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