Land Rover Defender 88 MOT Results

Registered in 1980

66.2% pass rate

from 154 tests in 2021

(48% worse than other 1980 cars)

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1980 cars and highlighted areas where the Land Rover Defender 88 is unusually good or bad.

19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (71% worse than other 1980 cars)
- 5.8% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 5.8% fail on Headlamp aim
- 4.5% fail on Direction indicators
  - 4.5% fail on Flashing type
    - 4.5% fail on Individual direction indicators (2 times worse than other 1980 cars)
- 3.9% fail on Stop lamp
- 3.2% fail on Headlamps
  - 3.2% fail on Headlamp
- 2.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 2.6% fail on Rear reflectors (9 times worse than other 1980 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 1.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 1.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 1.9% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 1.3% fail on Battery(ies)
  - 0.65% fail on Horn
- 0.65% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.65% fail on Position lamp
- 0.65% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
  - 0.65% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
13% fail on Suspension (150% worse than other 1980 cars)
- 6.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (170% worse than other 1980 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Axles (5 times worse than other 1980 cars)
  - 1.3% fail on Swivel joints/housing (15 times worse than other 1980 cars)
  - 0.65% fail on Stub axle
- 1.9% fail on Wheel bearings
- 1.9% fail on Springs
  - 1.9% fail on Leaf springs (3 times worse than other 1980 cars)
    - 1.3% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts (9 times worse than other 1980 cars)
    - 0.65% fail on Shackle pins and bushes
- 1.3% fail on Shock absorbers (5 times worse than other 1980 cars)
11% fail on Brakes
- 9.7% fail on Brake performance
  - 5.2% fail on Service brake performance
    - 5.2% fail on Rbt
      - 4.5% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.65% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 4.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 3.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
      - 1.9% fail on Service brake imbalance
    - 0.65% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      - 0.65% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 1.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
    - 0.65% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
  - 0.65% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.65% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.65% fail on Hand lever
- 0.65% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.65% fail on Master cylinder
- 0.65% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.65% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 0.65% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.65% fail on Lever
9.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (100% worse than other 1980 cars)
- 3.9% fail on Chassis (4 times worse than other 1980 cars)
  - 3.9% fail on Chassis condition (4 times worse than other 1980 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Fuel system
  - 1.3% fail on Tank (15 times worse than other 1980 cars)
  - 0.65% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 1.9% fail on Seats
  - 1.3% fail on Driver's seat
  - 1.3% fail on Passenger's seat
- 1.3% fail on Exhaust system
- 1.3% fail on Transmission
  - 1.3% fail on Prop shafts
    - 1.3% fail on Joints (7 times worse than other 1980 cars)
- 0.65% fail on Doors
  - 0.65% fail on Driver's door
    - 0.65% fail on Catch
- 0.65% fail on Cabs
  - 0.65% fail on Mounting fixings
8.4% fail on Visibility
- 7.1% fail on Washers
- 2.6% fail on Wipers
5.2% fail on Steering
- 4.5% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 1980 cars)
  - 1.3% fail on Ball joint (7 times worse than other 1980 cars)
  - 1.3% fail on Track rod end
  - 0.65% fail on Intermediate drop arm
  - 0.65% fail on Steering arm
  - 0.65% fail on Other components
    - 0.65% fail on Steering component
- 0.65% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.65% fail on Operation
- 0.65% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.65% fail on Steering play
  - 0.65% fail on Steering box
5.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 5.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 4.5% fail on Spark ignition
    - 4.5% fail on Non catalyst emissions
  - 0.65% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.65% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
- 0.65% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.65% fail on Engine oil leaks
3.9% fail on Tyres (4 times worse than other 1980 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Condition (4 times worse than other 1980 cars)
- 0.65% fail on Tread depth
2.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 2.6% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.65% fail on Prescribed areas
  - 0.65% fail on Attachment
  - 0.65% fail on Requirements
  - 0.65% fail on Condition
0.65% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.65% fail on Condition