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Land Rover Defender MOT Results

Registered in 2003
61.7% pass rate
from 4,778 tests in 2021
(17% better than other 2003 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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Land Rover Defender is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (8.8% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Rear fog lamp (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Switch
    • 2.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamps (54% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp (51% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Headlamp levelling device (88% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.5% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.29% fail on Side repeaters (64% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.021% fail on Switch
    • 0.75% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.63% fail on Horn (78% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Trailer electrical socket (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Battery(ies) (82% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.36% fail on Rear reflectors (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.23% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.042% fail on Switch (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.27% fail on Switch
    • 0.17% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (200% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 12% fail on Steering (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 11% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Track rod end (72% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Drag link end (32 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Ball joint (18 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Intermediate drop arm (47 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Other components (10 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Steering component (19 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Steering linkage (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Steering arm (8 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Locking devices (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Lock stop (15 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Power steering (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Other components (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Pump (9 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Operation
      • 0.10% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.69% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.65% fail on Steering box (40 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Operation
    • 0.48% fail on Steering play (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Steering box (60 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.23% fail on Prescribed areas (10 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Steering wheel (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Steering coupling (10 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Universal joint (11 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Steering column
    • 0.021% fail on Steering shaft
  • 12% fail on Brakes (18% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Brake performance (38% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (52% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (33% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance (200% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.63% fail on Service brake imbalance (48% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (12 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (50% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (58% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.96% fail on Service brake performance (61% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake imbalance (52% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.021% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.25% fail on Decelerometer (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake performance (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.021% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.84% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (79% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Rbt (sp) (88% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.021% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.75% fail on Brake performance not tested (96% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Parking brake performance (95% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Rbt (96% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.063% fail on Parking brake performance (95% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.021% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 4.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (20% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.021% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.042% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.021% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.021% fail on Lever
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.23% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.67% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.67% fail on Lever
    • 0.57% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.36% fail on Pedal
      • 0.23% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.36% fail on Air and vacuum systems (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Servos (9 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Operation
      • 0.021% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
    • 0.25% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.10% fail on Servos (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.021% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.021% fail on Valves
    • 0.23% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Other braking system component
        • 0.021% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
      • 0.021% fail on Other components
    • 0.13% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.084% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.042% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.042% fail on Flexible brake hoses (89% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.021% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  • 10% fail on Suspension (40% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Wheel bearings (82% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Suspension arms (59% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes (50% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint (86% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.9% fail on Axles (10 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (8 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Swivel joints/housing (46 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on King pins (41 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Axle (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Stub axle (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (68% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Linkage ball joints (58% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint (55% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes (61% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.084% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.084% fail on Linkage (78% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Ball joint dust cover (86% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (94% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (59% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.88% fail on Other suspension component (96% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.021% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.42% fail on Springs (89% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Coil springs (91% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Coil spring (92% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Mounting
      • 0.084% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.13% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.084% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.021% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.021% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.084% fail on Sub-frames (85% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Ball joint dust cover (37 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.021% fail on Suspension unit
      • 0.021% fail on Other components
  • 9.4% fail on Visibility (17% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Washers (65% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Wipers
    • 0.15% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.15% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.15% fail on View to rear
      • 0.15% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.10% fail on Bonnet
  • 7.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (20% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust system (52% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Transmission (59% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Prop shafts (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Joints (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Prop shaft (13 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Drive shafts (97% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.084% fail on Joints (97% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.021% fail on Halfshafts
    • 1.3% fail on Doors (99% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Front passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Hinge (49 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Catch (12 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.42% fail on Door condition
        • 0.042% fail on Catch (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Hinge (57 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Driver's door (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Door condition (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Hinge
    • 1.3% fail on Chassis (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Chassis condition (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.96% fail on Fuel system (79% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.21% fail on System (8 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Pipe
      • 0.15% fail on Tank
      • 0.10% fail on Hose (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.73% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.021% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.021% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.46% fail on Seats (94% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Driver's seat (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.40% fail on Body
      • 0.27% fail on Other body component (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Mounting fixings (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Panel
      • 0.021% fail on Body condition
      • 0.021% fail on Pillar
    • 0.19% fail on Towbar (9 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Towbar condition (14 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Vehicle structure (14 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Other towbar components
      • 0.021% fail on Coupling
    • 0.17% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.10% fail on Cabs
      • 0.10% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.042% fail on Floor
    • 0.021% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.021% fail on Carrier
    • 0.021% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.021% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.021% fail on Load security
      • 0.021% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.021% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.021% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.021% fail on Other boot lid component
  • 3.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (54% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (62% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Compression ignition (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.13% fail on Emission control equipment (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.084% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.063% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.021% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
      • 0.10% fail on Spark ignition (98% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Emissions not tested (94% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Catalyst emissions (99% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Fluid leaks (64% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.23% fail on Other leaks (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Transmission oil leaks (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  • 1.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (44% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.5% fail on Condition (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Prescribed areas (81% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Requirements (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Attachment
  • 1.5% fail on Tyres (74% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Tread depth (78% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Condition (73% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Size/type
  • 1.3% fail on Identification of the vehicle (49% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plates (50% worse than other 2003 cars)
  • 0.17% fail on Road Wheels (61% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Condition
    • 0.063% fail on Attachment (80% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Hubs (28 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  • 0.042% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.042% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.021% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.021% fail on Steps and stairs
      • 0.021% fail on Steps
  • 0.021% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.021% fail on Anchorages
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