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Land Rover Defender MOT Results

Registered in 2000
59.3% pass rate
from 3,359 tests in 2021
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 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the Land Rover Defender is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (25% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Headlamp aim (35% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim (30% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (84% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 4.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Switch (8 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.6% fail on Direction indicators (59% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Flashing type (60% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Individual direction indicators (95% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.24% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.030% fail on Switch
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamps (30% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp (30% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Dipswitch (8 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (70% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.89% fail on Horn (160% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.030% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.030% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.42% fail on Rear reflectors (9 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.33% fail on Switch
    • 0.21% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.15% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.060% fail on Switch (7 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.060% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 13% fail on Suspension (13% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.7% fail on Wheel bearings (190% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Suspension arms (55% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Pins and bushes (45% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint (86% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.060% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (55% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.36% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.30% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (60% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (83% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.089% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.089% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.060% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.030% fail on Linkage
    • 1.3% fail on Axles (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Swivel joints/housing (20 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on King pins (14 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Axle
    • 0.92% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.71% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes (180% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.089% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.089% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.65% fail on Springs (77% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (190% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Coil springs (89% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Coil spring (93% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Mounting
    • 0.48% fail on Suspension rods (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Pins and bushes (10 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.030% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint
  • 12% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 11% fail on Steering linkage components (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Track rod end (140% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Ball joint (12 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Drag link end (17 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Intermediate drop arm (22 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Other components (14 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Steering linkage (15 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Steering component (12 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Locking devices (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Steering arm (12 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Lock stop
    • 1.2% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.1% fail on Steering box (27 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Operation (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Power steering (170% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Other components (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Operation
      • 0.15% fail on Pump (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.030% fail on Rams
    • 0.54% fail on Steering play (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Steering box (31 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Prescribed areas (6 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.089% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.060% fail on Steering coupling (10 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Universal joint (10 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (25% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Chassis (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Chassis condition (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 2.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure (62% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (61% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.060% fail on Sub-frame condition
      • 0.030% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust system (47% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Transmission (40% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Prop shafts (7 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Joints (6 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Prop shaft (18 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Flexible couplings (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.030% fail on Joints
      • 0.030% fail on Halfshafts
    • 1.3% fail on Doors (150% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Driver's door (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Catch (17 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Hinge
      • 0.39% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.33% fail on Door condition
        • 0.089% fail on Hinge (45 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Front passenger's door (140% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Door condition
        • 0.060% fail on Hinge (30 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.21% fail on Tank
      • 0.21% fail on Pipe
      • 0.18% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.15% fail on Hose
      • 0.060% fail on System
    • 0.71% fail on Seats (140% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Passenger's seat (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.63% fail on Body (100% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Other body component
      • 0.24% fail on Mounting fixings (10 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Body condition
      • 0.030% fail on Panel
      • 0.030% fail on Pillar
    • 0.63% fail on Cabs (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Steps (10 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Towbar (12 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Vehicle structure (24 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Safety device
    • 0.39% fail on Floor (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.030% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.030% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.030% fail on Load security
      • 0.030% fail on Tailgate
  • 11% fail on Brakes (13% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Brake performance (30% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.65% fail on Service brake imbalance (58% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (9 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance (53% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (61% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.98% fail on Service brake performance (60% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake imbalance (72% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.030% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.24% fail on Decelerometer (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake performance (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.030% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (61% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Rbt (sp) (80% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (7 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.15% fail on Parking brake performance (88% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (90% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.060% fail on Parking brake performance (94% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.060% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.030% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.030% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 2.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.060% fail on Brake drums
    • 1.4% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (9 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Prescribed areas (11 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting (14 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Other braking system component (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.089% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (16 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
      • 0.060% fail on Other components
    • 0.89% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (46% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Anti-lock braking system (44% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.060% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.48% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.48% fail on Lever
    • 0.42% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.30% fail on Pedal
      • 0.12% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.36% fail on Air and vacuum systems (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Servos (10 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.15% fail on Servos (12 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Master cylinder (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.21% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.030% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.060% fail on Flexible brake hoses (79% better than other 2000 cars)
  • 9.4% fail on Visibility (20% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Washers (62% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Wipers
    • 0.21% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.12% fail on View to rear
      • 0.12% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.060% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.060% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.030% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.2% fail on Seat belts (28% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Prescribed areas (51% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Requirements (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Attachment
  • 2.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (72% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (80% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Compression ignition (150% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.74% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.089% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.060% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.060% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.030% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.030% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
        • 0.030% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.18% fail on Spark ignition (98% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.089% fail on Catalyst emissions (98% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Emissions not tested (96% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.86% fail on Fluid leaks (65% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.24% fail on Other leaks (190% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Transmission oil leaks (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  • 1.8% fail on Tyres (63% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.98% fail on Condition (55% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Tread depth (72% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Size/type
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.18% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.12% fail on Attachment
    • 0.030% fail on Condition
    • 0.030% fail on Hubs
  • 0.030% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.030% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.030% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.030% fail on Anchorages
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