MOT Results

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Land Rover Defender MOT Results

Registered in 1983
63.3% pass rate
from 275 tests in 2021
(34% worse than other 1983 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 1983 cars and highlighted areas where the Land Rover Defender is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (72% worse than other 1983 cars)
    • 6.5% fail on Headlamp aim (97% worse than other 1983 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (7 times worse than other 1983 cars)
    • 6.5% fail on Direction indicators (140% worse than other 1983 cars)
      • 6.5% fail on Flashing type (140% worse than other 1983 cars)
        • 4.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 2.5% fail on All direction indicators (2 times worse than other 1983 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Side repeaters
    • 6.2% fail on Stop lamp (100% worse than other 1983 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 5.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 5.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 4.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.7% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.2% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.73% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.73% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.73% fail on Horn
    • 0.73% fail on Rear reflectors (6 times worse than other 1983 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.73% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.36% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.36% fail on Position lamp
  • 12% fail on Suspension (60% worse than other 1983 cars)
    • 6.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (100% worse than other 1983 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Axles (6 times worse than other 1983 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 1983 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Swivel joints/housing
    • 1.8% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.8% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 1983 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Suspension rods (9 times worse than other 1983 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes (15 times worse than other 1983 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Springs
      • 0.36% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.36% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.36% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.73% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.36% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.36% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.36% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.36% fail on Other suspension component
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (88% worse than other 1983 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.5% fail on Chassis
      • 2.5% fail on Chassis condition
    • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 2.2% fail on Transmission
      • 2.2% fail on Prop shafts (4 times worse than other 1983 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Joints (6 times worse than other 1983 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Prop shaft (5 times worse than other 1983 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Seats
      • 1.8% fail on Passenger's seat (4 times worse than other 1983 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.73% fail on Tank
      • 0.36% fail on Hose
    • 1.1% fail on Doors
      • 1.1% fail on Front passenger's door (4 times worse than other 1983 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Door condition
        • 0.36% fail on Hinge
    • 0.73% fail on Body
      • 0.36% fail on Body condition
      • 0.36% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.73% fail on Floor
    • 0.73% fail on Cabs (7 times worse than other 1983 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Prescribed areas (7 times worse than other 1983 cars)
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 7.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.73% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 1.5% fail on Decelerometer (7 times worse than other 1983 cars)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (8 times worse than other 1983 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.73% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 1.1% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (6 times worse than other 1983 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.73% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.73% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.36% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.36% fail on Rbt
          • 0.36% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake discs and drums (4 times worse than other 1983 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Brake discs (6 times worse than other 1983 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.36% fail on Brake pads
    • 1.5% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (9 times worse than other 1983 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Prescribed areas (9 times worse than other 1983 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting (7 times worse than other 1983 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Other braking system component (13 times worse than other 1983 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.73% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.73% fail on Pedal
    • 0.36% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.36% fail on Servos
    • 0.36% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.36% fail on Lever
  • 9.8% fail on Visibility
    • 6.5% fail on Washers
    • 4.7% fail on Wipers
    • 0.36% fail on Bonnet
  • 7.3% fail on Steering (120% worse than other 1983 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 1983 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Track rod end (180% worse than other 1983 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Drag link end (4 times worse than other 1983 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 1983 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Intermediate drop arm (8 times worse than other 1983 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.36% fail on Locking devices
    • 1.5% fail on Prescribed areas (8 times worse than other 1983 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Steering play (4 times worse than other 1983 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Steering box (5 times worse than other 1983 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.36% fail on Steering box
    • 0.36% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.36% fail on Universal joint
  • 3.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.5% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.73% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.36% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.36% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.36% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.36% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 3.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.5% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.1% fail on Condition
      • 0.73% fail on Requirements (5 times worse than other 1983 cars)
  • 1.5% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.5% fail on Tyres
    • 1.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.36% fail on Condition
  • 0.73% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.73% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.36% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.36% fail on Anchorages

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