2020 Land Rover Defender · 12,737 MOT tests
2020 Land Rover Defender reliability
2020 Land Rover Defenders fail 6.9% of first MOT tests, 50% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 23 Defender years (12,737 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Defenders: 28.8%)
- 6.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Defenders: 28.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 50% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 35,908
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 12,737
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 64% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Strong point: tyres, 53% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Land Rover Defender
Fail rate by area
- Tyres2.3%
- Lights and electrics1.7%
- Number plates and VIN0.9%
- Brakes0.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.5%
- Seat belts and airbags0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.78%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Number plate does not meet standards 0.41%
The plate does not meet legal specifications, so it must be replaced with a compliant one before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.35%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 0.3%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.28%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.24%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (3.99%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.25%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.14%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (0.93%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (0.9%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (0.79%)
Other years
Every Land Rover Defender year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Land Rover Defender reliable?
2020 Land Rover Defenders fail 6.9% of first MOT tests, 50% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 23 Defender years (12,737 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Land Rover Defender MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.78% of tests), number plate does not meet standards (0.41% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (0.35% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Land Rover Defender have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Land Rover Defender shows 35,908 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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