Land Rover Defender 88 MOT Results

Registered in 1982

60.1% pass rate

from 378 tests in 2021

(45% worse than other 1982 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 1982 cars and highlighted areas where the Land Rover Defender 88 is unusually good or bad.

25% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (83% worse than other 1982 cars)
- 7.9% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (130% worse than other 1982 cars)
  - 7.9% fail on Rear fog lamp (130% worse than other 1982 cars)
    - 7.9% fail on Rear fog lamp (130% worse than other 1982 cars)
- 6.9% fail on Headlamp aim (83% worse than other 1982 cars)
  - 6.3% fail on Headlamp aim (84% worse than other 1982 cars)
  - 0.53% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 6.1% fail on Stop lamp (140% worse than other 1982 cars)
- 5.3% fail on Headlamps (80% worse than other 1982 cars)
  - 5.3% fail on Headlamp (83% worse than other 1982 cars)
  - 0.26% fail on Dipswitch
- 5.3% fail on Direction indicators
  - 5.3% fail on Flashing type
    - 3.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 1.3% fail on All direction indicators
    - 0.53% fail on Switch
- 2.4% fail on Rear reflectors (8 times worse than other 1982 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 1.9% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 1.3% fail on Horn
  - 0.79% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.53% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.53% fail on Position lamp
- 0.26% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
  - 0.26% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
14% fail on Brakes (59% worse than other 1982 cars)
- 9.8% fail on Brake performance
  - 5.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (77% worse than other 1982 cars)
    - 5.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 3.7% fail on Service brake performance (130% worse than other 1982 cars)
      - 2.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
    - 0.79% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (4 times worse than other 1982 cars)
  - 4.8% fail on Service brake performance
    - 3.7% fail on Rbt
      - 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
      - 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
    - 1.1% fail on Decelerometer (6 times worse than other 1982 cars)
      - 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (6 times worse than other 1982 cars)
  - 1.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.26% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 1.9% fail on Air and vacuum systems (8 times worse than other 1982 cars)
  - 1.9% fail on Servos (8 times worse than other 1982 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.79% fail on Brake drums (9 times worse than other 1982 cars)
    - 0.26% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.53% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 0.26% fail on Brake linings
    - 0.26% fail on Brake pads
- 0.79% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.53% fail on Brake fluid
  - 0.26% fail on Servos
- 0.79% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.79% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
  - 0.79% fail on Prescribed areas
    - 0.53% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
    - 0.26% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
- 0.53% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.53% fail on Pedal
- 0.53% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.53% fail on Lever
- 0.53% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.53% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
- 0.26% fail on Flexible brake hoses
14% fail on Visibility (93% worse than other 1982 cars)
- 11% fail on Washers (100% worse than other 1982 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Wipers
- 0.53% fail on View to rear
  - 0.53% fail on Mirrors
- 0.26% fail on Bonnet
11% fail on Suspension (61% worse than other 1982 cars)
- 5.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (110% worse than other 1982 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Springs (4 times worse than other 1982 cars)
  - 2.6% fail on Leaf springs (7 times worse than other 1982 cars)
    - 1.3% fail on Shackle pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 1982 cars)
    - 0.79% fail on Shackle bracket (9 times worse than other 1982 cars)
    - 0.53% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts (6 times worse than other 1982 cars)
    - 0.26% fail on Leaf spring
    - 0.26% fail on Anchor pins and bushes
  - 1.1% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (6 times worse than other 1982 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Wheel bearings
- 1.9% fail on Axles (4 times worse than other 1982 cars)
  - 0.79% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 1982 cars)
  - 0.53% fail on Axle (9 times worse than other 1982 cars)
  - 0.26% fail on Stub axle
  - 0.26% fail on Swivel joints/housing
- 0.79% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.26% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.26% fail on Ball joint
- 0.26% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.26% fail on Suspension arms
  - 0.26% fail on Ball joint
9.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 4.0% fail on Exhaust system (140% worse than other 1982 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Chassis
  - 1.6% fail on Chassis condition
- 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 1.3% fail on Fuel system
  - 1.1% fail on Hose (3 times worse than other 1982 cars)
  - 0.26% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 1.3% fail on Transmission
  - 1.3% fail on Prop shafts (7 times worse than other 1982 cars)
    - 0.79% fail on Prop shaft (9 times worse than other 1982 cars)
    - 0.53% fail on Joints (6 times worse than other 1982 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Body
  - 0.26% fail on Mounting fixings
  - 0.26% fail on Other body component
- 0.26% fail on Spare wheel
  - 0.26% fail on Carrier
- 0.26% fail on Doors
  - 0.26% fail on Driver's door
    - 0.26% fail on Door condition
- 0.26% fail on Floor
- 0.26% fail on Seats
  - 0.26% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.26% fail on Cabs
  - 0.26% fail on Prescribed areas
7.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 5.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 3.7% fail on Spark ignition
    - 3.2% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    - 0.26% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 0.26% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 1.3% fail on Compression ignition (5 times worse than other 1982 cars)
    - 0.79% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (9 times worse than other 1982 cars)
    - 0.26% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    - 0.26% fail on Emissions not tested
- 3.2% fail on Fluid leaks (3 times worse than other 1982 cars)
  - 2.6% fail on Engine oil leaks (4 times worse than other 1982 cars)
  - 0.79% fail on Transmission oil leaks (7 times worse than other 1982 cars)
  - 0.26% fail on Other leaks
6.3% fail on Steering (86% worse than other 1982 cars)
- 4.8% fail on Steering linkage components (180% worse than other 1982 cars)
  - 1.6% fail on Track rod end
  - 1.1% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 1982 cars)
  - 1.1% fail on Intermediate drop arm (9 times worse than other 1982 cars)
  - 0.79% fail on Drag link end (7 times worse than other 1982 cars)
  - 0.26% fail on Locking devices
- 1.1% fail on Steering gear
  - 1.1% fail on Steering box (4 times worse than other 1982 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.53% fail on Steering play
  - 0.53% fail on Steering box
2.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 2.4% fail on Seat belts
  - 1.3% fail on Condition
  - 0.53% fail on Prescribed areas
  - 0.53% fail on Requirements
0.79% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.79% fail on Registration plates
0.79% fail on Tyres
- 0.53% fail on Condition
- 0.26% fail on Tread depth
0.26% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
- 0.26% fail on Speedometer
0.26% fail on Seat belt installation check
- 0.26% fail on Anchorages
0.26% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.26% fail on Attachment