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Land Rover Defender 90 MOT Results

62.0% pass rate
from 213 tests in 2021
(35% worse than other pre-1990 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 pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Land Rover Defender 90 is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (53% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 5.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.47% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 6.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 6.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 6.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.2% fail on Headlamp
    • 4.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.4% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.47% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.4% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.94% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.94% fail on Horn
    • 0.47% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.47% fail on Switch
    • 0.47% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 13% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 8.0% fail on Steering linkage components (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Ball joint (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Drag link end (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Locking devices (9 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Intermediate drop arm (14 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Power steering (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Other components (12 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Pipes and hoses (11 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Pump (27 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Steering play (16 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Steering box (30 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.4% fail on Steering box (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Steering coupling (12 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Universal joint (16 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Steering column
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (86% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Chassis (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Chassis condition (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Transmission
      • 3.3% fail on Prop shafts (9 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Joints (17 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.4% fail on Seats
      • 1.4% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.47% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.94% fail on Doors
      • 0.47% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.47% fail on Door condition
      • 0.47% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.47% fail on Door condition
    • 0.47% fail on Towbar
      • 0.47% fail on Vehicle structure
    • 0.47% fail on Floor
  • 8.9% fail on Brakes
    • 3.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Brake discs and drums (9 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Brake discs (10 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Brake drums
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.94% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.47% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.47% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.4% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.94% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.94% fail on Rbt
          • 0.94% fail on Service brake performance
    • 1.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.4% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.4% fail on Pedal
    • 1.4% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.47% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.94% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.47% fail on Servos
      • 0.47% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.47% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 8.5% fail on Suspension
    • 2.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.9% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.47% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.4% fail on Axles
      • 1.4% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.94% fail on Springs
      • 0.47% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.47% fail on Shackle pins and bushes
      • 0.47% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.47% fail on Mounting
      • 0.47% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.47% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.47% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 7.0% fail on Visibility
    • 5.6% fail on Washers
    • 1.9% fail on Wipers
    • 0.47% fail on View to rear
      • 0.47% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.4% fail on Condition
      • 0.94% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.47% fail on Attachment
      • 0.47% fail on Requirements
  • 2.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.9% fail on Compression ignition (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.94% fail on Emissions not tested (11 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.47% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.47% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.47% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.47% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.47% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.9% fail on Tyres
    • 1.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.47% fail on Condition
  • 0.94% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.94% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.94% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Speedometer (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)