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Land Rover Defender MOT Results

Registered in 1994
59.5% pass rate
from 2,491 tests in 2021
(18% worse than other 1994 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 1994 cars and highlighted areas where the Land Rover Defender is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (64% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (150% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (150% worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 6.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (150% worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Switch
    • 6.3% fail on Stop lamp (86% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Direction indicators (110% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Flashing type (110% worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 4.5% fail on Individual direction indicators (150% worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.72% fail on All direction indicators (200% worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.080% fail on Switch
    • 4.8% fail on Headlamp aim (28% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim (28% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (130% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamps (38% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp (35% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Dipswitch (200% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.0% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.3% fail on Horn (83% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.24% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.12% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.60% fail on Position lamps (180% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Position lamp (140% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Switch (3 times worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Rear reflectors (4 times worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Hazard warning (130% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Switch (130% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.080% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 15% fail on Body, chassis, structure (54% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Chassis (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Chassis condition (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 3.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.040% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.040% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 1.9% fail on Transmission
      • 1.9% fail on Prop shafts (3 times worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Joints (4 times worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Prop shaft (4 times worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.080% fail on Drive shafts (96% better than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.040% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 1.8% fail on Doors (160% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Front passenger's door (140% worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Door condition (150% worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Hinge
      • 0.64% fail on Driver's door (170% worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Door condition (160% worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Catch
      • 0.56% fail on Other passenger's door (160% worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Door condition (170% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.64% fail on Tank (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Pipe
      • 0.080% fail on Hose
      • 0.080% fail on System
      • 0.040% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.92% fail on Cabs (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Steps
      • 0.040% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.76% fail on Seats
      • 0.48% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.36% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.72% fail on Floor (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Body
      • 0.32% fail on Mounting fixings (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Other body component
      • 0.040% fail on Panel
    • 0.36% fail on Towbar (4 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Vehicle structure (7 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Other towbar components (4 times worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.040% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.040% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.040% fail on Load security
      • 0.040% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.040% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.040% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.040% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 13% fail on Suspension (18% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.5% fail on Wheel bearings (110% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.72% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.48% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint (80% better than other 1994 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Axles (4 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Swivel joints/housing (3 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Axle (5 times worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Other suspension component (150% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Pins and bushes (190% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.84% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.80% fail on Anti-roll bars (44% better than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.080% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.080% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.040% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.64% fail on Springs
      • 0.44% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.24% fail on Coil springs (66% better than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Coil spring (82% better than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Mounting
    • 0.64% fail on Suspension rods (3 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.080% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (7 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.040% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.040% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.040% fail on Other components
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 5.3% fail on Brake performance (24% better than other 1994 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.92% fail on Service brake imbalance (53% better than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (3 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (54% better than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Rbt (65% better than other 1994 cars)
          • 0.60% fail on Service brake performance (71% better than other 1994 cars)
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.32% fail on Decelerometer (3 times worse than other 1994 cars)
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (64% better than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (140% worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Rbt (sp) (82% better than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.80% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.040% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.040% fail on Rbt
          • 0.040% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 3.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (130% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Brake discs and drums (200% worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Brake discs (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (120% worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads (120% worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.040% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.040% fail on Pivot
    • 3.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (48% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting (3 times worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Other braking system component (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
    • 0.92% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (79% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Pedal (97% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.56% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.24% fail on Servos (5 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.040% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.040% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.44% fail on Air and vacuum systems (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Servos (3 times worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.24% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.24% fail on Lever
    • 0.12% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.080% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.040% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 12% fail on Steering (190% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 9.3% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Track rod end (150% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Drag link end (5 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Intermediate drop arm (4 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Other components (3 times worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Steering linkage (4 times worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Steering component
      • 0.16% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.12% fail on Steering arm
    • 1.4% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.3% fail on Steering box (5 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Operation
    • 1.2% fail on Power steering (200% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Pipes and hoses (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Operation
      • 0.16% fail on Pump
    • 0.68% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Steering play (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Steering box (5 times worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Steering coupling (3 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Universal joint (5 times worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.040% fail on Steering column
  • 9.0% fail on Visibility (31% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Wipers (39% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Washers
    • 0.44% fail on Bonnet (140% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on View to rear
      • 0.12% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.040% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.040% fail on Windscreen
  • 2.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (59% better than other 1994 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (75% better than other 1994 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Compression ignition (120% worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.92% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Emissions not tested (170% worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.040% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.040% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.040% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.12% fail on Spark ignition (98% better than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.080% fail on Catalyst emissions (98% better than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.040% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 1.5% fail on Fluid leaks (110% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Engine oil leaks (120% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.24% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.040% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.040% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.040% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 1.9% fail on Tyres
    • 1.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.72% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.040% fail on Size/type
  • 1.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (47% better than other 1994 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Seat belts (42% better than other 1994 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Condition (110% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Prescribed areas (83% better than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Requirements
  • 1.3% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.080% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.20% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.080% fail on Condition
    • 0.080% fail on Attachment
    • 0.040% fail on Hubs
  • 0.040% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.040% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.040% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.040% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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