Land Rover Defender Reliability
MOT-based reliability by make and model. The score uses UK test history, not a local inspection scheme. Look up a registration or a VIN.




Check the reliability of your Land Rover Defender
Enter a 17-character VIN. Australia has no registration lookup on this check.

Your VIN is a unique 17-character vehicle number.
Where can I find my VIN?
- On the vehicle registration document
- Along the bottom of the windscreen, on the dashboard
- On the driver's door frame
Service history
Dealer & service records
MOT records
Past & current MOT data
Write-off check
Check for insurance write-offs
Finance check
Outstanding finance & theft checks
| Year | Fuel | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83 | Di | 584 | 2609 |
| 85 | Di | 568 | 4745 |
| 86 | Di | 557 | 5349 |
| 87 | Di | 541 | 3801 |
| 3 | Di | 443 | 2925 |
| 84 | Pe | 623 | 1595 |
| 86 | Pe | 598 | 921 |
| 2 | Di | 441 | 3089 |
| 1 | Di | 435 | 2918 |
| — | Di | 428 | 2556 |
| 96 | Di | 504 | 531 |
| 97 | Di | 482 | 827 |
| 16 | Di | 733 | 800 |
| 15 | Di | 739 | 2732 |
| 14 | Di | 691 | 5135 |
| 9 | Di | 517 | 2353 |
| 11 | Di | 599 | 3519 |
These figures are recorded specifications. They describe a version of the model, not a test of one used car.
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Land Rover Defender Reliability
MOT-based reliability by make and model. The score uses UK test history, not a local inspection scheme. Look up a registration or a VIN.
These figures are recorded specifications. They describe a version of the model, not a test of one used car.
These figures are recorded specifications. They describe a version of the model, not a test of one used car.
Look up a registration or a VIN.