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Land Rover Defender MOT Results

Registered in 1989
63.1% pass rate
from 2,078 tests in 2021
(24% worse than other 1989 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 1989 cars and highlighted areas where the Land Rover Defender is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (53% worse than other 1989 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Direction indicators (84% worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Flashing type (84% worse than other 1989 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Individual direction indicators (99% worse than other 1989 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Side repeaters (71% worse than other 1989 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on All direction indicators (100% worse than other 1989 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Switch (4 times worse than other 1989 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (100% worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 6.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (100% worse than other 1989 cars)
        • 6.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (100% worse than other 1989 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Switch
    • 5.4% fail on Stop lamp (130% worse than other 1989 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.43% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.048% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.9% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.5% fail on Horn
      • 0.24% fail on Battery(ies) (69% better than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.048% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 1.2% fail on Hazard warning (190% worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Switch (190% worse than other 1989 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Rear reflectors (5 times worse than other 1989 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.72% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (100% worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.67% fail on Position lamps (2 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Switch (5 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.048% fail on All position lamps
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (46% worse than other 1989 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust system (40% worse than other 1989 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Chassis (180% worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Chassis condition (190% worse than other 1989 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Transmission
      • 1.9% fail on Prop shafts (3 times worse than other 1989 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 1989 cars)
        • 0.87% fail on Prop shaft (4 times worse than other 1989 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.096% fail on Halfshafts (7 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.048% fail on Joints
    • 2.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.7% fail on Doors (170% worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Driver's door (3 times worse than other 1989 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 1989 cars)
        • 0.096% fail on Hinge (7 times worse than other 1989 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Catch
      • 0.77% fail on Front passenger's door (180% worse than other 1989 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on Door condition (180% worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.24% fail on Door condition
    • 1.1% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.43% fail on Pipe
      • 0.34% fail on Tank (2 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Hose
      • 0.096% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.096% fail on System
    • 0.87% fail on Seats
      • 0.48% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.43% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.67% fail on Body
      • 0.38% fail on Other body component (180% worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Mounting fixings (6 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Panel
      • 0.048% fail on Pillar
    • 0.43% fail on Cabs (2 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.29% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.19% fail on Floor
    • 0.096% fail on Towbar (7 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Towbar condition
      • 0.048% fail on Vehicle structure
    • 0.096% fail on Load security
      • 0.048% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.048% fail on Tailgate condition
      • 0.048% fail on Access panel
    • 0.048% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.048% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.048% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.048% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 12% fail on Suspension (37% worse than other 1989 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.1% fail on Wheel bearings (110% worse than other 1989 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes (92% worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.34% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint (65% better than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.4% fail on Axles (4 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on King pins
      • 0.24% fail on Swivel joints/housing (6 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Stub axle (7 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Axle
    • 0.87% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.77% fail on Springs
      • 0.48% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.29% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.19% fail on Mounting
      • 0.29% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.72% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.38% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.096% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.048% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.048% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.63% fail on Suspension rods (2 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.048% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.38% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.096% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.048% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.048% fail on Linkage
      • 0.048% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 10% fail on Brakes
    • 5.0% fail on Brake performance (29% better than other 1989 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (37% better than other 1989 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (59% better than other 1989 cars)
          • 0.96% fail on Service brake imbalance (52% better than other 1989 cars)
          • 0.43% fail on Service brake performance (69% better than other 1989 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (5 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.96% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (4 times worse than other 1989 cars)
        • 0.82% fail on Rbt (sp) (69% better than other 1989 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (7 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (41% better than other 1989 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (43% better than other 1989 cars)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (44% better than other 1989 cars)
          • 0.38% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.14% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.67% fail on Brake performance not tested (110% worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Parking brake performance (79% better than other 1989 cars)
        • 0.096% fail on Rbt (89% better than other 1989 cars)
          • 0.096% fail on Parking brake performance (87% better than other 1989 cars)
        • 0.096% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.048% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.048% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 2.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (2 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Brake discs and drums (3 times worse than other 1989 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs (2 times worse than other 1989 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Brake drums (6 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (180% worse than other 1989 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads (190% worse than other 1989 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Brake linings
    • 2.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (68% worse than other 1989 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (130% worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Pedal (170% worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.67% fail on Parking brake control (150% worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Lever (150% worse than other 1989 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (160% worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Prescribed areas (180% worse than other 1989 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting (190% worse than other 1989 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Other braking system component
      • 0.096% fail on Other components
    • 0.43% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.34% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.24% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.096% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.24% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.14% fail on Servos
      • 0.048% fail on Operation
      • 0.048% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
      • 0.048% fail on Leaks
    • 0.19% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.14% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.048% fail on Servos
  • 10% fail on Steering (170% worse than other 1989 cars)
    • 7.3% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Track rod end (160% worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Drag link end (5 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Locking devices (3 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Other components (4 times worse than other 1989 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Steering linkage (4 times worse than other 1989 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Steering component (4 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Intermediate drop arm (4 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.048% fail on Lock stop
    • 1.6% fail on Power steering (2 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Operation (3 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.24% fail on Pump (5 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Rams
    • 0.91% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.77% fail on Steering box (5 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Operation
    • 0.77% fail on Prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 1989 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Steering play (2 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Steering box (5 times worse than other 1989 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Steering wheel (2 times worse than other 1989 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Steering coupling (3 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Universal joint (3 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Flexible coupling
    • 0.096% fail on Steering column
    • 0.048% fail on Steering shaft
  • 9.1% fail on Visibility (41% worse than other 1989 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Washers (41% worse than other 1989 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Wipers (45% worse than other 1989 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Bonnet (3 times worse than other 1989 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on View to rear
      • 0.29% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.048% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.048% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (31% better than other 1989 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Compression ignition (4 times worse than other 1989 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (7 times worse than other 1989 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Emissions not tested (4 times worse than other 1989 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.048% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.048% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.048% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.048% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 1.2% fail on Spark ignition (73% better than other 1989 cars)
        • 0.96% fail on Non catalyst emissions (73% better than other 1989 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.096% fail on Emissions not tested (80% better than other 1989 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Fluid leaks (190% worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Engine oil leaks (150% worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Other leaks (3 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (2 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 2.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.3% fail on Condition (160% worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Prescribed areas (64% better than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Attachment
      • 0.14% fail on Requirements
      • 0.048% fail on Pre-tensioners
  • 1.3% fail on Identification of the vehicle (94% worse than other 1989 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plates (93% worse than other 1989 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 1.3% fail on Tyres
    • 1.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.24% fail on Tread depth (66% better than other 1989 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Size/type
  • 0.24% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.24% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.14% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.096% fail on Attachment
    • 0.048% fail on Condition
  • 0.048% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.048% fail on Steps and stairs
      • 0.048% fail on Steps
  • 0.048% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.048% fail on Anchorages
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