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Land Rover Defender MOT Results

Registered in 1985
65.2% pass rate
from 1,327 tests in 2021
(24% worse than other 1985 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 1985 cars and highlighted areas where the Land Rover Defender is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (46% worse than other 1985 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (78% worse than other 1985 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (78% worse than other 1985 cars)
        • 6.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (78% worse than other 1985 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on Switch
    • 5.3% fail on Stop lamp (95% worse than other 1985 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.53% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.6% fail on Headlamps (40% worse than other 1985 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Headlamp (44% worse than other 1985 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Dipswitch
    • 4.0% fail on Direction indicators (60% worse than other 1985 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Flashing type (60% worse than other 1985 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Individual direction indicators (60% worse than other 1985 cars)
        • 0.98% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.15% fail on Side repeaters
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.8% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.4% fail on Horn
      • 0.15% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.15% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.15% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.83% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.75% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.075% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.75% fail on Rear reflectors (4 times worse than other 1985 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Position lamps (2 times worse than other 1985 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Position lamp (2 times worse than other 1985 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.15% fail on Switch
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (56% worse than other 1985 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Chassis (190% worse than other 1985 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Chassis condition (190% worse than other 1985 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.0% fail on Doors (170% worse than other 1985 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Driver's door (3 times worse than other 1985 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 1985 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Catch
        • 0.15% fail on Hinge
      • 0.83% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.83% fail on Door condition
      • 0.15% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition
    • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.7% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.1% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (2 times worse than other 1985 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Pipe
      • 0.30% fail on Tank
      • 0.075% fail on Hose
    • 1.6% fail on Transmission
      • 1.5% fail on Prop shafts (2 times worse than other 1985 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 1985 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Prop shaft (3 times worse than other 1985 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.075% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.075% fail on Halfshafts
    • 1.1% fail on Seats
      • 0.75% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.30% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.38% fail on Towbar (3 times worse than other 1985 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Other towbar components (4 times worse than other 1985 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Vehicle structure
    • 0.30% fail on Body
      • 0.075% fail on Body condition
      • 0.075% fail on Mounting fixings
      • 0.075% fail on Panel
      • 0.075% fail on Other body component
    • 0.23% fail on Floor
    • 0.23% fail on Cabs
      • 0.23% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.15% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.15% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.075% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.075% fail on Load security
      • 0.075% fail on Tailgate
  • 10% fail on Brakes
    • 4.5% fail on Brake performance (32% better than other 1985 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (46% better than other 1985 cars)
          • 0.90% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.53% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.23% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (55% better than other 1985 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (61% better than other 1985 cars)
          • 0.68% fail on Service brake performance (76% better than other 1985 cars)
          • 0.68% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.23% fail on Decelerometer (4 times worse than other 1985 cars)
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake performance (4 times worse than other 1985 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.68% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (3 times worse than other 1985 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Rbt (sp) (75% better than other 1985 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.60% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (190% worse than other 1985 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Brake discs and drums (2 times worse than other 1985 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Brake discs (2 times worse than other 1985 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Brake drums (4 times worse than other 1985 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (200% worse than other 1985 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads (180% worse than other 1985 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.075% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.075% fail on Cable
    • 1.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.3% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.1% fail on Pedal
      • 0.15% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.98% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 1985 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 1985 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 1985 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 1985 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
        • 0.075% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
        • 0.075% fail on Other braking system component
      • 0.075% fail on Other components
    • 0.38% fail on Air and vacuum systems (2 times worse than other 1985 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Servos (2 times worse than other 1985 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.15% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.15% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.075% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.23% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.23% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.23% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 10% fail on Suspension (29% worse than other 1985 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.8% fail on Wheel bearings (72% worse than other 1985 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.45% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.38% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.23% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.075% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers (100% worse than other 1985 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Axles (190% worse than other 1985 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 1985 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Swivel joints/housing
      • 0.15% fail on Axle
    • 0.83% fail on Springs
      • 0.53% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.30% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.23% fail on Mounting
        • 0.075% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.75% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.30% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.075% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.38% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.38% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 1985 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.075% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.075% fail on Linkage
      • 0.075% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.075% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.075% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.075% fail on Bellows
  • 9.0% fail on Steering (130% worse than other 1985 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 1985 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Track rod end (130% worse than other 1985 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 1985 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Drag link end (3 times worse than other 1985 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Other components
        • 0.15% fail on Steering component
        • 0.075% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.23% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.15% fail on Intermediate drop arm
      • 0.15% fail on Lock stop
      • 0.075% fail on Steering arm
    • 1.3% fail on Power steering (170% worse than other 1985 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other 1985 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Pump (2 times worse than other 1985 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Operation
      • 0.15% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.15% fail on Rams
    • 1.2% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.1% fail on Steering box (3 times worse than other 1985 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Operation
    • 0.45% fail on Steering play
      • 0.45% fail on Steering box (3 times worse than other 1985 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Steering coupling (3 times worse than other 1985 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Universal joint (4 times worse than other 1985 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 1985 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.075% fail on Steering column
  • 7.5% fail on Visibility
    • 4.8% fail on Washers
    • 3.2% fail on Wipers
    • 0.38% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.23% fail on View to rear
      • 0.23% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.075% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.075% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.6% fail on Compression ignition (3 times worse than other 1985 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (4 times worse than other 1985 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Emissions not tested (3 times worse than other 1985 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 1.3% fail on Spark ignition (64% better than other 1985 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Non catalyst emissions (59% better than other 1985 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 1.5% fail on Fluid leaks (110% worse than other 1985 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Engine oil leaks (130% worse than other 1985 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.15% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.9% fail on Tyres
    • 1.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.53% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.15% fail on Size/type
  • 1.7% fail on Identification of the vehicle (100% worse than other 1985 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plates (110% worse than other 1985 cars)
  • 1.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.7% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.90% fail on Condition
      • 0.53% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.23% fail on Requirements
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment
  • 0.45% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.45% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.30% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.23% fail on Attachment
    • 0.075% fail on Condition
  • 0.15% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.15% fail on Anchorages
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