Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Land Rover Defender XS Edition PHEV 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 XS Edition PHEV 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 XS Edition PHEV 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.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Land Rover Defender XS Edition PHEV 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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Q: Is the 2022 Land Rover Defender XS Edition PHEV Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 269 vehicles, the 2022 Land Rover Defender XS Edition PHEV 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.

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

2022 Land Rover Defender XS Edition PHEV Auto

CarHunch analysed 269 real MOT records for the 2022 Land Rover Defender XS Edition PHEV Auto. 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 Land Rover Defender PHEV is tracking almost exactly at the UK average with a 79.7% pass rate, and dangerous defects are rare at just 1.5% across the sample—well below concern territory. The real story is how cleanly these cars are running: at nearly 30,000 miles on the clock, they're averaging only 0.07 failures per vehicle, which is genuinely low for a complex hybrid system with that much mileage already covered.

The 0.4 advisories per car suggest minor wear rather than systemic problems, and the median Carhunch score of 70 reflects a solid, dependable used buy. Before purchasing, run a full independent inspection on the battery pack and hybrid electronics—they're the only moving parts on this model that can get genuinely expensive, and MOT data alone won't catch degradation.

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

First-time pass

95.8%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

1.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.07

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

29k

Middle half: 20k–36k

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These stats describe 269 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 269 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 1.5% 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 806 Land Rover Defender XS Edition PHEV Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 71.5%

576

Silver 19.9%

160

Brown 8.7%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Land Rover Defender XS Edition PHEV 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.

28,968

typical

20,444

low mileage

35,815

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Land Rover Defender XS Edition PHEV Auto vehicles fall between 20,444 and 35,815 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 20,444 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.

✓ 20,444–35,815 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Land Rover Defender XS Edition PHEV Autos sit.

⚠ Over 48,350 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

0.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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