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Land Rover Defender MOT Results

Registered in 1997
59.6% pass rate
from 3,497 tests in 2021
(8.3% worse than other 1997 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 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the Land Rover Defender is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (65% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 7.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 7.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 7.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Direction indicators (160% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 6.2% fail on Flashing type (160% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Individual direction indicators (120% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.029% fail on Switch
    • 4.9% fail on Stop lamp (47% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.37% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (170% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.23% fail on Dipswitch (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Electrical equipment (49% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Horn (140% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Trailer electrical socket (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.057% fail on Battery(ies) (88% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Position lamps (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Position lamp (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Switch (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Rear reflectors (7 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Hazard warning (130% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Switch (130% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.086% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.057% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 15% fail on Suspension (16% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Wheel bearings (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint (84% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.057% fail on Suspension arm (79% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (35% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.40% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.23% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.086% fail on Linkage
      • 0.086% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.086% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (76% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Springs (38% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Coil springs (70% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Coil spring (78% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Mounting
      • 0.029% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.029% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts
    • 0.97% fail on Other suspension component (110% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.057% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.80% fail on Axles (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Swivel joints/housing (9 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on King pins (6 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.63% fail on Suspension rods (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.029% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.057% fail on Sub-frames (90% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Ball joint dust cover (9 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.029% fail on Suspension unit
  • 15% fail on Body, chassis, structure (52% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Exhaust system (47% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Chassis (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Chassis condition (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 2.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure (42% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (43% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.029% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 2.1% fail on Transmission
      • 2.0% fail on Prop shafts (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Joints (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Prop shaft (7 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.057% fail on Halfshafts (6 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Driver's door (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.086% fail on Catch (8 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.086% fail on Hinge (6 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Front passenger's door (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Door condition (200% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Catch
      • 0.34% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.34% fail on Door condition
    • 1.0% fail on Fuel system (71% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Tank (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Pipe
      • 0.14% fail on Hose
      • 0.086% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.80% fail on Seats (130% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Passenger's seat (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.63% fail on Body (77% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Other body component
      • 0.23% fail on Mounting fixings (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Panel
    • 0.34% fail on Towbar (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Vehicle structure (8 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Towbar condition
      • 0.029% fail on Coupling
      • 0.029% fail on Safety device
      • 0.029% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.29% fail on Cabs (140% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.057% fail on Steps
    • 0.26% fail on Floor
    • 0.14% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.029% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.029% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.029% fail on Undertray
  • 13% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 11% fail on Steering linkage components (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Drag link end (9 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Ball joint (8 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Other components (7 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Steering linkage (8 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Steering component (6 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Intermediate drop arm (7 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Locking devices (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Steering arm (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Lock stop
    • 0.92% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.89% fail on Steering box (9 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Operation
    • 0.77% fail on Power steering (76% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Other components (170% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.11% fail on Operation
      • 0.029% fail on Pump
      • 0.029% fail on Rams
    • 0.74% fail on Prescribed areas (9 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Steering play (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Steering box (11 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Steering coupling (9 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Universal joint (10 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Steering wheel (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Steering column
    • 0.029% fail on Steering shaft
  • 10% fail on Brakes
    • 4.6% fail on Brake performance (36% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance (59% worse than other 1997 cars)
          • 0.77% fail on Service brake imbalance (53% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance (60% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Rbt (66% better than other 1997 cars)
          • 0.63% fail on Service brake performance (68% better than other 1997 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake imbalance (64% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Decelerometer (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.029% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.71% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (78% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Rbt (sp) (87% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.029% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.63% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (64% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (71% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads (72% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums (120% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs (120% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Brake drums
    • 2.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.80% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting (6 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.74% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (81% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Pedal (110% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.63% fail on Air and vacuum systems (7 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Servos (10 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Leaks
      • 0.057% fail on Operation (9 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.46% fail on Lever
    • 0.29% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.14% fail on Servos (6 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.029% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.17% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.14% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.029% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 7.7% fail on Visibility
    • 4.2% fail on Wipers
    • 4.0% fail on Washers (30% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.086% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.057% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.029% fail on Window
    • 0.086% fail on View to rear
      • 0.086% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (50% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (69% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on Emissions not tested (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.086% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.057% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.029% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
          • 0.029% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.029% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.26% fail on Spark ignition (96% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Catalyst emissions (98% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.057% fail on Emissions not tested (95% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.029% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.029% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.8% fail on Fluid leaks (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Engine oil leaks (200% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Other leaks (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Transmission oil leaks (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.029% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.029% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 2.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (42% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.4% fail on Condition (190% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Prescribed areas (75% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Attachment (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Requirements (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  • 1.9% fail on Tyres (44% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Condition (34% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Tread depth (49% better than other 1997 cars)
  • 1.3% fail on Identification of the vehicle (62% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plates (63% worse than other 1997 cars)
  • 0.17% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.14% fail on Attachment
    • 0.029% fail on Condition
  • 0.057% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.057% fail on Speedometer
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