Land Rover Defender 88 MOT Results

Registered in 1984

62.1% pass rate

from 227 tests in 2021

(35% worse than other 1984 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 1984 cars and highlighted areas where the Land Rover Defender 88 is unusually good or bad.

21% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (56% worse than other 1984 cars)
- 6.2% fail on Headlamps
  - 5.3% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.88% fail on Dipswitch
- 6.2% fail on Stop lamp (150% worse than other 1984 cars)
- 6.2% fail on Direction indicators (130% worse than other 1984 cars)
  - 6.2% fail on Flashing type (130% worse than other 1984 cars)
    - 3.1% fail on All direction indicators (3 times worse than other 1984 cars)
    - 3.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 5.7% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 5.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 5.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 5.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 2.6% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 1.8% fail on Horn
  - 0.88% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.88% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
14% fail on Brakes (63% worse than other 1984 cars)
- 12% fail on Brake performance (89% worse than other 1984 cars)
  - 6.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (170% worse than other 1984 cars)
    - 5.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (140% worse than other 1984 cars)
      - 3.5% fail on Service brake imbalance (160% worse than other 1984 cars)
      - 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.88% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (5 times worse than other 1984 cars)
  - 5.3% fail on Service brake performance
    - 4.8% fail on Rbt
      - 4.0% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.88% fail on Service brake imbalance
    - 0.88% fail on Decelerometer (9 times worse than other 1984 cars)
      - 0.88% fail on Service brake performance (9 times worse than other 1984 cars)
  - 4.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
    - 1.3% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (4 times worse than other 1984 cars)
    - 0.88% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (9 times worse than other 1984 cars)
  - 0.44% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 1.3% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.88% fail on Reservoirs (7 times worse than other 1984 cars)
  - 0.44% fail on Brake fluid
- 1.3% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 1.3% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (3 times worse than other 1984 cars)
- 0.88% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.44% fail on Pedal
  - 0.44% fail on Hand lever
- 0.44% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  - 0.44% fail on Servos
- 0.44% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.44% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 0.44% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.44% fail on Brake drums
12% fail on Suspension
- 7.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (150% worse than other 1984 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Springs (2 times worse than other 1984 cars)
  - 2.2% fail on Leaf springs (17 times worse than other 1984 cars)
    - 0.44% fail on Leaf spring
    - 0.44% fail on Anchor bracket
    - 0.44% fail on Spring saddle
    - 0.44% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts
    - 0.44% fail on Shackle pins and bushes
  - 0.44% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
- 1.8% fail on Axles
  - 0.88% fail on Swivel joints/housing (7 times worse than other 1984 cars)
  - 0.88% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
- 1.3% fail on Wheel bearings
- 1.3% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.44% fail on Suspension arms
  - 0.44% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.44% fail on Suspension rods
  - 0.44% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.44% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.44% fail on Other suspension component
8.4% fail on Visibility
- 7.5% fail on Washers
- 0.88% fail on Wipers
5.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 2.6% fail on Chassis
  - 2.6% fail on Chassis condition
- 1.3% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.88% fail on Transmission
  - 0.88% fail on Prop shafts
    - 0.88% fail on Joints
- 0.44% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 0.44% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 0.44% fail on Doors
  - 0.44% fail on Driver's door
    - 0.44% fail on Door condition
- 0.44% fail on Seats
  - 0.44% fail on Driver's seat
  - 0.44% fail on Passenger's seat
5.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 5.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 4.8% fail on Spark ignition
    - 4.8% fail on Non catalyst emissions
  - 0.88% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.44% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    - 0.44% fail on Emissions not tested
4.0% fail on Steering
- 1.8% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 1.8% fail on Track rod end
  - 0.44% fail on Drag link end
- 1.3% fail on Prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 1984 cars)
- 0.88% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.88% fail on Steering box
- 0.88% fail on Steering column
- 0.44% fail on Steering play
  - 0.44% fail on Steering box
2.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 2.6% fail on Seat belts
  - 1.3% fail on Attachment (11 times worse than other 1984 cars)
  - 0.88% fail on Prescribed areas
  - 0.44% fail on Condition
0.88% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
- 0.88% fail on Speedometer
0.44% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.44% fail on Registration plates
0.44% fail on Tyres
- 0.44% fail on Condition