Land Rover Defender MOT Results
Registered in 200262.1% pass rate
from 2,809 tests in 2017
(23% better than other 2002 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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Land Rover Defender is unusually good or bad.
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20% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(27% better than other 2002 cars)
- 5.3% fail on Stop lamp
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5.2% fail on
Position lamps
(29% better than other 2002 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Front lamps (40% better than other 2002 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Rear lamps
- 0.21% fail on All position lamps
- 4.8% fail on Headlamp aim (37% better than other 2002 cars)
- 4.6% fail on Registration plate lamp (36% better than other 2002 cars)
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3.2% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(110% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Fog lamp (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Tell tale
- 0.11% fail on Switch
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2.6% fail on
Direction indicators
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2.6% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.8% fail on Individual lamps
- 0.39% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.39% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.11% fail on Tell tales (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.071% fail on Switch
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2.6% fail on
Flashing type
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2.4% fail on
Headlamps
(50% better than other 2002 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Headlamp (53% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Switch (8 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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0.036% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.036% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
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0.036% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.036% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
- 0.036% fail on Matched pair
- 0.82% fail on Horn
- 0.50% fail on Rear reflectors (7 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.18% fail on Lamp
- 0.14% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.14% fail on Trailer electrical socket (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.071% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.036% fail on Battery
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12% fail on
Brakes
(26% better than other 2002 cars)
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6.1% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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5.3% fail on
Components
- 4.9% fail on Pipes
- 0.39% fail on Hoses (72% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.036% fail on Servos
- 0.50% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Leaks
- 0.21% fail on Operation
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5.3% fail on
Components
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3.8% fail on
Brake performance
(56% better than other 2002 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (77% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Front wheels (51% better than other 2002 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Rear wheels (69% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.71% fail on Parking brake performance (84% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Brake imbalance (64% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.18% fail on Brake operation (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.036% fail on Gradient hand brake
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3.1% fail on
Hub components
- 1.8% fail on Brake pads
- 1.4% fail on Brake discs
- 0.11% fail on Brake calipers
- 0.071% fail on Brake drums (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.036% fail on Brake back plates
- 1.0% fail on ABS
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0.89% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.89% fail on Condition
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0.46% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.46% fail on
Pedal
- 0.32% fail on Anti-slip
- 0.14% fail on Condition
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0.46% fail on
Pedal
- 0.25% fail on Electronic stability system
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0.14% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
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0.11% fail on
Components
- 0.11% fail on Servos
- 0.036% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
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0.11% fail on
Components
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0.14% fail on
Prescribed areas
(6 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting (10 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.071% fail on Restricted movement
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0.036% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.036% fail on Cable
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0.036% fail on
Full power hydraulic systems
- 0.036% fail on Warning
- 0.036% fail on Locking devices
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6.1% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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12% fail on
Steering
(140% worse than other 2002 cars)
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11% fail on
Steering system
(150% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 4.1% fail on Track rod end (37% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 3.5% fail on Drag link end (46 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Ball joint (8 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.93% fail on Steering box (63 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.61% fail on Intermediate drop arm (162 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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0.46% fail on
Free play
(3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Steering box (87 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.43% fail on Steering arm (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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0.21% fail on
Other components
(9 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Steering pivot point (8 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.071% fail on Steering component (14 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Steering damper (40 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.036% fail on Lock stop
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0.82% fail on
Power steering
- 0.39% fail on Other components (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Pump (8 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Operation
- 0.071% fail on Pipes and hoses
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0.39% fail on
Steering control
(3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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0.28% fail on
Steering coupling
(14 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Universal joint (15 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Steering column
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0.28% fail on
Steering coupling
(14 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Steering operation (190% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Locking devices (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Prescribed areas (12 times worse than other 2002 cars)
-
11% fail on
Steering system
(150% worse than other 2002 cars)
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12% fail on
Suspension
(46% better than other 2002 cars)
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5.2% fail on
Shock absorbers
(2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 5.2% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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3.3% fail on
Wheel bearings
(86% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Front (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.61% fail on Rear
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1.8% fail on
Axles
(26 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Swivel joints/housing (52 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.21% fail on King pins (60 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.036% fail on Axle beam
- 0.036% fail on Stub axle
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1.6% fail on
Prescribed areas
(49% better than other 2002 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Component mounting (41% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Spring mounting
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1.1% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(81% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (87% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (80% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Linkage condition (69% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Attachment
- 0.036% fail on Condition
- 0.036% fail on Presence
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0.46% fail on
Radius arms
(3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.39% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.071% fail on Attachment (15 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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0.36% fail on
Suspension arms
(93% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (93% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.036% fail on Attachment
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0.36% fail on
Trailing arms
- 0.36% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.28% fail on
Coil springs
(93% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Location
- 0.036% fail on Condition
- 0.28% fail on Front suspension joints (81% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.21% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.21% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.21% fail on
Panhard rods
(22 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (27 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.036% fail on Condition
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0.14% fail on
Drive shafts
(97% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.11% fail on Universal joint (41 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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0.036% fail on
Front drive shafts
- 0.036% fail on Constant velocity joints
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0.11% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
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0.071% fail on
Torque/reaction arms
- 0.071% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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5.2% fail on
Shock absorbers
(2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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7.8% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(18% better than other 2002 cars)
- 4.1% fail on Washers
- 3.8% fail on Wipers (29% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Windscreen
- 0.32% fail on Mirrors
- 0.036% fail on Indirect vision devices
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6.5% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(18% better than other 2002 cars)
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3.2% fail on
Fuel system
(2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 2.5% fail on System (8 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Cap
- 0.21% fail on Pipe
- 0.14% fail on Tank
- 0.071% fail on Hose
- 2.1% fail on Emissions (38% better than other 2002 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Exhaust system (69% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Emissions not tested (62% better than other 2002 cars)
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3.2% fail on
Fuel system
(2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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4.4% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(54% worse than other 2002 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Doors
(100% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.78% fail on Passengers front (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.43% fail on Passengers other
- 0.32% fail on Drivers
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1.2% fail on
Vehicle structure
(120% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Chassis (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Body condition
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0.71% fail on
Seats
(140% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Passengers (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Drivers
- 0.14% fail on Body security
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1.5% fail on
Doors
(100% worse than other 2002 cars)
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2.7% fail on
Tyres
(70% better than other 2002 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Tread depth (75% better than other 2002 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Condition (69% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.071% fail on Size/type (79% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.071% fail on Valve stem
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2.5% fail on
Towbars
(45 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Vehicle structure (52 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Towbar (23 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.036% fail on Swivelling towbar
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1.9% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(55% better than other 2002 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Seat belts
- 1.3% fail on Condition (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Requirements (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Prescribed areas (87% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.071% fail on Attachment
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1.9% fail on
Seat belts
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1.3% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 1.3% fail on Registration plate
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0.14% fail on
Road Wheels
(69% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Attachment