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Land Rover Defender MOT Results

Registered in 1988
61.9% pass rate
from 1,597 tests in 2021
(26% worse than other 1988 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 1988 cars and highlighted areas where the Land Rover Defender is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (59% worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 7.0% fail on Direction indicators (91% worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 7.0% fail on Flashing type (92% worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Individual direction indicators (69% worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Side repeaters (68% worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on All direction indicators (2 times worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Switch
    • 6.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (94% worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 6.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (94% worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 6.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (95% worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Switch
    • 5.9% fail on Headlamp aim (41% worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Headlamp aim (39% worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 5.0% fail on Stop lamp (100% worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Headlamps (47% worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Headlamp (49% worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (92% worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.6% fail on Horn
      • 0.81% fail on Electrical wiring (3 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.063% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 1.1% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (120% worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (150% worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 1.1% fail on Rear reflectors (4 times worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Hazard warning (130% worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Switch (130% worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.31% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.063% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.063% fail on Switch
  • 12% fail on Suspension (33% worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.3% fail on Wheel bearings (79% worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes (140% worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.25% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.9% fail on Axles (3 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Swivel joints/housing (5 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Stub axle (4 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on King pins
    • 1.1% fail on Other suspension component (140% worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Other suspension component (3 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.063% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.88% fail on Springs
      • 0.50% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (160% worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.19% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.19% fail on Mounting (6 times worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.25% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.19% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.063% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.063% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.63% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.50% fail on Suspension rods (180% worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.063% fail on Bellows
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (52% worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Chassis (2 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Chassis condition (2 times worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.0% fail on Doors (180% worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Front passenger's door (2 times worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Pillar
        • 0.063% fail on Hinge
        • 0.063% fail on Catch
      • 0.56% fail on Driver's door (2 times worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Hinge (6 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.44% fail on Door condition
    • 1.9% fail on Transmission
      • 1.9% fail on Prop shafts (4 times worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Joints (5 times worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Prop shaft (5 times worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.063% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 1.3% fail on Seats (89% worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.63% fail on Passenger's seat (150% worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.38% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.19% fail on Tank
      • 0.19% fail on Pipe
      • 0.13% fail on Hose
    • 0.50% fail on Body
      • 0.31% fail on Other body component
      • 0.25% fail on Panel
      • 0.063% fail on Mounting fixings
      • 0.063% fail on Pillar
    • 0.38% fail on Towbar (6 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Other towbar components (6 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Vehicle structure (6 times worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Cabs (2 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Floor
    • 0.063% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.063% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.063% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.063% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 11% fail on Steering (190% worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 8.4% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Track rod end (200% worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Drag link end (5 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Other components (3 times worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Steering linkage (4 times worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Steering component
      • 0.31% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.25% fail on Intermediate drop arm (3 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.063% fail on Lock stop
    • 1.5% fail on Power steering (2 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Operation (5 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.31% fail on Pump (5 times worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.88% fail on Steering box (4 times worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Steering play (2 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Steering box (4 times worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Steering wheel (2 times worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Steering coupling (4 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Universal joint (4 times worse than other 1988 cars)
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 6.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (40% better than other 1988 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.69% fail on Service brake performance (52% better than other 1988 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (4 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.31% fail on Decelerometer (3 times worse than other 1988 cars)
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (57% better than other 1988 cars)
        • 0.88% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (2 times worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.50% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.19% fail on Parking brake performance (82% better than other 1988 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Rbt (81% better than other 1988 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Parking brake performance (85% better than other 1988 cars)
          • 0.063% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (190% worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (2 times worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads (190% worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums (3 times worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs (3 times worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.063% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.063% fail on Cable
    • 2.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.5% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (120% worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Pedal (150% worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.50% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.50% fail on Lever
    • 0.50% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (180% worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting (2 times worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Other braking system component
      • 0.063% fail on Other components
    • 0.44% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.25% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.19% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.31% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.25% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.19% fail on Servos
      • 0.063% fail on Leaks
    • 0.25% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.13% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.063% fail on Servos
      • 0.063% fail on Reservoirs
  • 10.0% fail on Visibility (40% worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Washers (38% worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Wipers
    • 0.81% fail on Bonnet (2 times worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.19% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.13% fail on View to rear
      • 0.13% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (44% better than other 1988 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Compression ignition (3 times worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 0.81% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (3 times worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Emissions not tested (4 times worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.063% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
        • 0.063% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 1.2% fail on Spark ignition (76% better than other 1988 cars)
        • 0.94% fail on Non catalyst emissions (76% better than other 1988 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.063% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Fluid leaks (160% worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Engine oil leaks (120% worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Other leaks (2 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Transmission oil leaks (3 times worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.063% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 2.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.6% fail on Condition (170% worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.25% fail on Requirements
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment
  • 1.7% fail on Identification of the vehicle (130% worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plates (140% worse than other 1988 cars)
  • 1.3% fail on Tyres
    • 1.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.31% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.38% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.38% fail on Attachment
  • 0.25% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.25% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.13% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.13% fail on Anchorages
  • 0.063% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.063% fail on Doors
      • 0.063% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
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