MOT Results

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Land Rover Defender 88 MOT Results

Registered in 1981
59.9% pass rate
from 289 tests in 2021
(56% worse than other 1981 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 1981 cars and highlighted areas where the Land Rover Defender 88 is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (66% worse than other 1981 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 6.2% fail on Headlamp aim (90% worse than other 1981 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Stop lamp (150% worse than other 1981 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 5.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 5.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 4.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 3.8% fail on Individual direction indicators (120% worse than other 1981 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on All direction indicators
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.2% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.0% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.69% fail on Horn
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.0% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.69% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.69% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.35% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 15% fail on Brakes (62% worse than other 1981 cars)
    • 9.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 7.3% fail on Service brake performance (95% worse than other 1981 cars)
        • 5.5% fail on Rbt
          • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 2.8% fail on Service brake imbalance (180% worse than other 1981 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Decelerometer (7 times worse than other 1981 cars)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (7 times worse than other 1981 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.69% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.35% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.35% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.35% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.35% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.7% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 1981 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 1981 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums (5 times worse than other 1981 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Brake drums (10 times worse than other 1981 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.35% fail on Brake linings
    • 1.0% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.35% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.35% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.35% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.69% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.35% fail on Leaks
      • 0.35% fail on Servos
    • 0.69% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure (140% worse than other 1981 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Chassis (4 times worse than other 1981 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Chassis condition (4 times worse than other 1981 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.1% fail on Fuel system (2 times worse than other 1981 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (3 times worse than other 1981 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Pipe
      • 0.35% fail on System
    • 2.1% fail on Transmission
      • 2.1% fail on Prop shafts (5 times worse than other 1981 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Prop shaft (7 times worse than other 1981 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Joints (4 times worse than other 1981 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.69% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.69% fail on Body
      • 0.69% fail on Mounting fixings (10 times worse than other 1981 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Doors
      • 0.35% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.35% fail on Door condition
      • 0.35% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.35% fail on Door condition
    • 0.69% fail on Seats
      • 0.69% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.35% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.35% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.35% fail on Bracket
    • 0.35% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.35% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.35% fail on Cabs
      • 0.35% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 10% fail on Suspension (77% worse than other 1981 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.8% fail on Springs (3 times worse than other 1981 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Leaf springs (7 times worse than other 1981 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Shackle pins and bushes (8 times worse than other 1981 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Leaf spring (10 times worse than other 1981 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Anchor pins and bushes
        • 0.35% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts
      • 0.35% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.1% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.0% fail on Axles
      • 0.69% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.35% fail on King pins
    • 0.35% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.35% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.35% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.35% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.35% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 9.0% fail on Visibility
    • 7.6% fail on Washers
    • 2.4% fail on Wipers
    • 0.35% fail on View to rear
      • 0.35% fail on Mirrors
  • 8.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.8% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.69% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 2.4% fail on Compression ignition (7 times worse than other 1981 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (7 times worse than other 1981 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (7 times worse than other 1981 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.35% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.35% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.35% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 5.5% fail on Steering
    • 3.5% fail on Steering linkage components (140% worse than other 1981 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Track rod end
      • 1.0% fail on Drag link end (5 times worse than other 1981 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Ball joint (6 times worse than other 1981 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Intermediate drop arm
    • 1.4% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.0% fail on Steering box (5 times worse than other 1981 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Operation
    • 1.4% fail on Steering play (3 times worse than other 1981 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Steering box (4 times worse than other 1981 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Power steering
      • 0.35% fail on Other components
    • 0.35% fail on Steering wheel
  • 2.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.7% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.35% fail on Attachment
      • 0.35% fail on Requirements
      • 0.35% fail on Condition
  • 1.7% fail on Tyres
    • 0.69% fail on Condition
    • 0.69% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.35% fail on Size/type
  • 0.69% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.69% fail on Registration plates

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