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Land Rover Defender MOT Results

Registered in 1994
56.8% pass rate
from 2,441 tests in 2020
(16% 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.

  • 25% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (59% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (110% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 6.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (110% worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 6.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (110% worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Switch
    • 6.1% fail on Headlamp aim (62% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 5.9% fail on Headlamp aim (63% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 6.0% fail on Stop lamp (80% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Direction indicators (120% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Flashing type (120% worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 4.5% fail on Individual direction indicators (180% worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.94% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.33% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.041% fail on Switch
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.25% fail on Dipswitch (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Matched pair
    • 3.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (100% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Position lamps (66% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Position lamp (66% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.041% fail on Switch
    • 2.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.7% fail on Horn (58% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.20% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.12% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.82% fail on Hazard warning (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Switch (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Rear reflectors (6 times worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.37% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.20% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.041% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.041% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 17% fail on Body, chassis, structure (50% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Chassis (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Chassis condition (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.5% fail on Towbar (6 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Vehicle structure (6 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Other towbar components (4 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Towbar condition
    • 2.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 2.0% fail on Transmission (33% better than other 1994 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Prop shafts (3 times worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.66% fail on Prop shaft (6 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Drive shafts (94% better than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.041% fail on Joints
      • 0.041% fail on Halfshafts
    • 1.6% fail on Fuel system (70% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Tank (3 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on System
      • 0.12% fail on Pipe
      • 0.12% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.082% fail on Hose
    • 1.4% fail on Doors (150% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Front passenger's door (170% worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Door condition
        • 0.20% fail on Hinge (13 times worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Catch
      • 0.53% fail on Driver's door (160% worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Door condition (160% worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.082% fail on Catch
      • 0.37% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.37% fail on Door condition
    • 1.2% fail on Seats (100% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.57% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.66% fail on Body
      • 0.29% fail on Other body component
      • 0.25% fail on Mounting fixings
      • 0.082% fail on Body condition
      • 0.082% fail on Panel
    • 0.61% fail on Floor (150% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Cabs (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.041% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.041% fail on Carrier
    • 0.041% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 15% fail on Suspension (19% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (36% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Wheel bearings (150% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.66% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.61% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint (70% better than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.3% fail on Other suspension component (190% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.3% fail on Springs
      • 0.86% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.25% fail on Coil spring (68% better than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Mounting (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.1% fail on Axles (4 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Swivel joints/housing (5 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Axle (4 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Stub axle
    • 0.70% fail on Anti-roll bars (67% better than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage ball joints (74% better than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.041% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.041% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.041% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.49% fail on Suspension rods (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.082% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.082% fail on Sub-frames (85% better than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.041% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 14% fail on Brakes (17% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Brake performance (30% better than other 1994 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.82% fail on Service brake imbalance (52% better than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.041% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (49% better than other 1994 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (54% better than other 1994 cars)
          • 0.90% fail on Service brake performance (56% better than other 1994 cars)
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.16% fail on Decelerometer (3 times worse than other 1994 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (61% better than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.66% fail on Rbt (sp) (75% better than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.041% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.66% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (48% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (85% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads (74% worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads (76% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Brake discs and drums (160% worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Brake discs (160% worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.041% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.041% fail on Cable
    • 1.6% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting (4 times worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Other braking system component (4 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Other components
    • 0.98% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (130% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Pedal (180% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.61% fail on Air and vacuum systems (6 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Servos (8 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
      • 0.041% fail on Leaks
    • 0.61% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.57% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.57% fail on Lever
    • 0.53% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (140% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (200% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.41% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.16% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.12% fail on Servos
      • 0.082% fail on Valves
      • 0.041% fail on Reservoirs
  • 13% fail on Steering (180% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 9.7% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Track rod end (130% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Drag link end (6 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Intermediate drop arm (6 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Locking devices (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Other components (4 times worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Steering linkage (5 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Steering arm (9 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Lock stop
      • 0.041% fail on Rear wheel steering
        • 0.041% fail on Components
    • 1.4% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.3% fail on Steering box (7 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Operation
    • 0.98% fail on Steering play (3 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Steering box (5 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.86% fail on Power steering
      • 0.61% fail on Other components (180% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.082% fail on Operation
      • 0.041% fail on Pump
    • 0.82% fail on Prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Steering coupling (4 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Universal joint (4 times worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Steering column
    • 0.082% fail on Steering wheel
  • 8.4% fail on Visibility (21% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Wipers
    • 4.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.53% fail on Bonnet (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on View to rear
      • 0.29% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.20% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.20% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.16% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (58% better than other 1994 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (73% better than other 1994 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Compression ignition (75% worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.78% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (85% worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.74% fail on Emissions not tested (170% worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.041% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.041% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.041% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.041% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.25% fail on Spark ignition (96% better than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.082% fail on Catalyst emissions (98% better than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.041% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.041% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Fluid leaks (61% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.37% fail on Transmission oil leaks (4 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.082% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.041% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.041% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 2.7% fail on Tyres
    • 1.6% fail on Condition
    • 1.1% fail on Tread depth (39% better than other 1994 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Size/type
  • 2.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (38% better than other 1994 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Seat belts (32% better than other 1994 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Condition (130% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Prescribed areas (68% better than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Requirements
      • 0.041% fail on Attachment
  • 1.4% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.20% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.12% fail on Attachment
    • 0.041% fail on Condition
    • 0.041% fail on Hubs
  • 0.12% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.12% fail on Speedometer

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