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Land Rover Defender 88 MOT Results

Registered in 1983
56.7% pass rate
from 436 tests in 2021
(62% worse than other 1983 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 1983 cars and highlighted areas where the Land Rover Defender 88 is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (78% worse than other 1983 cars)
    • 9.2% fail on Stop lamp (2 times worse than other 1983 cars)
    • 7.8% fail on Direction indicators (190% worse than other 1983 cars)
      • 7.8% fail on Flashing type (190% worse than other 1983 cars)
        • 6.0% fail on Individual direction indicators (2 times worse than other 1983 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.23% fail on Switch
    • 6.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (88% worse than other 1983 cars)
      • 6.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (88% worse than other 1983 cars)
        • 6.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (88% worse than other 1983 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Headlamps (88% worse than other 1983 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Headlamp (84% worse than other 1983 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.46% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.1% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 1.1% fail on Horn
      • 0.23% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.23% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.23% fail on Switch
    • 0.23% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 16% fail on Brakes (66% worse than other 1983 cars)
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (55% worse than other 1983 cars)
      • 8.0% fail on Service brake performance (120% worse than other 1983 cars)
        • 6.9% fail on Rbt (99% worse than other 1983 cars)
          • 4.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 1983 cars)
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 1.1% fail on Decelerometer (5 times worse than other 1983 cars)
          • 0.92% fail on Service brake performance (4 times worse than other 1983 cars)
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 5.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (6 times worse than other 1983 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 1.1% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (3 times worse than other 1983 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.46% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.23% fail on Rbt
          • 0.23% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.23% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.23% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (190% worse than other 1983 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Brake discs and drums (4 times worse than other 1983 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Brake drums (12 times worse than other 1983 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.92% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.69% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.23% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.23% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.23% fail on Pivot
    • 1.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.4% fail on Hydraulic systems (2 times worse than other 1983 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Brake fluid (3 times worse than other 1983 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.23% fail on Valves
    • 0.92% fail on Air and vacuum systems (6 times worse than other 1983 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Servos (9 times worse than other 1983 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.69% fail on Pedal
    • 0.46% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.46% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.23% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.23% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.23% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.23% fail on Other braking system component
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure (100% worse than other 1983 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Chassis (3 times worse than other 1983 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Chassis condition (3 times worse than other 1983 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Exhaust system (110% worse than other 1983 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Transmission
      • 1.8% fail on Prop shafts (3 times worse than other 1983 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Joints (5 times worse than other 1983 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Prop shaft (4 times worse than other 1983 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Halfshafts
    • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.1% fail on Seats
      • 1.1% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.23% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.69% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.46% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.23% fail on Tank
    • 0.69% fail on Floor
    • 0.23% fail on Towbar
      • 0.23% fail on Vehicle structure
    • 0.23% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.23% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.23% fail on Body
      • 0.23% fail on Panel
    • 0.23% fail on Doors
      • 0.23% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.23% fail on Door condition
    • 0.23% fail on Cabs
      • 0.23% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 12% fail on Suspension (52% worse than other 1983 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.4% fail on Springs (4 times worse than other 1983 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Leaf springs (10 times worse than other 1983 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Shackle pins and bushes (12 times worse than other 1983 cars)
        • 0.92% fail on Leaf spring (12 times worse than other 1983 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts (12 times worse than other 1983 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Shackle bracket
      • 0.46% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.1% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.4% fail on Axles (3 times worse than other 1983 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 1983 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Swivel joints/housing (7 times worse than other 1983 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.46% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.23% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.92% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.23% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.23% fail on Suspension unit
  • 9.6% fail on Visibility (52% worse than other 1983 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Washers
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers
    • 0.23% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.23% fail on View to rear
      • 0.23% fail on Mirrors
  • 8.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.4% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.46% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.46% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 2.3% fail on Compression ignition (6 times worse than other 1983 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (11 times worse than other 1983 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.4% fail on Engine oil leaks (2 times worse than other 1983 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Transmission oil leaks (4 times worse than other 1983 cars)
  • 6.4% fail on Steering (95% worse than other 1983 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Steering linkage components (170% worse than other 1983 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Drag link end (4 times worse than other 1983 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Track rod end
      • 1.1% fail on Intermediate drop arm (6 times worse than other 1983 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.46% fail on Other components
        • 0.46% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.23% fail on Locking devices
    • 1.1% fail on Steering play (3 times worse than other 1983 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Steering box (4 times worse than other 1983 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.69% fail on Steering box (7 times worse than other 1983 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.23% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.46% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.46% fail on Attachment
      • 0.46% fail on Condition
  • 0.92% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.92% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.92% fail on Tyres
    • 0.69% fail on Condition
    • 0.23% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.23% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.23% fail on Speedometer

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