MOT Results

Honest John Good Garage Guide MOT Results » Land Rover » Defender » 2006

Land Rover Defender MOT Results

Registered in 2006
64.1% pass rate
from 4,171 tests in 2021
(19% better than other 2006 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
More MoT Results
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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Land Rover Defender is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamps (41% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp (46% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.072% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.6% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (200% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (200% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (200% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.9% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.41% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.22% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.024% fail on Switch
    • 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.0% fail on Rear reflectors (14 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.62% fail on Horn (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.048% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.29% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.22% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.072% fail on Switch (23 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.14% fail on Switch
    • 0.12% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 11% fail on Brakes (12% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (82% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Brake performance (42% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.67% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.096% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.024% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (69% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on Rbt (sp) (78% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.096% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (60% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (61% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.89% fail on Service brake performance (62% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake imbalance (64% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.048% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.50% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance (92% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (92% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.096% fail on Parking brake performance (93% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.024% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (38% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (35% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads (37% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.82% fail on Brake discs and drums (35% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on Brake discs (38% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.048% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.048% fail on Lever
    • 1.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.22% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.024% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.74% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.74% fail on Lever (69% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.36% fail on Pedal
      • 0.14% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.24% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.14% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.048% fail on Servos
      • 0.048% fail on Valves
    • 0.22% fail on Air and vacuum systems (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Servos (8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.17% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.096% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.072% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.048% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.048% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.024% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
        • 0.024% fail on Other braking system component
  • 11% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 9.7% fail on Steering linkage components (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Track rod end (86% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Ball joint (20 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Drag link end (52 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Other components (26 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Steering linkage (25 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Steering component (28 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Intermediate drop arm (74 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Locking devices (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Lock stop (29 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.58% fail on Steering play (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Steering box (173 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.53% fail on Steering box (94 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.34% fail on Power steering
      • 0.26% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Pump
      • 0.024% fail on Operation
    • 0.096% fail on Prescribed areas (14 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.072% fail on Steering coupling (10 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Universal joint (11 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Steering column
    • 0.024% fail on Steering wheel
  • 8.7% fail on Suspension (48% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Wheel bearings (94% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Axles (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Swivel joints/housing (112 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on King pins (125 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Axle
      • 0.024% fail on Stub axle
    • 2.0% fail on Suspension arms (64% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Pins and bushes (64% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint (84% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Suspension arm (74% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (77% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Linkage ball joints (69% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.19% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (93% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Linkage
      • 0.072% fail on Ball joint (84% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.048% fail on Ball joint dust cover (94% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.72% fail on Other suspension component (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.048% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.024% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.55% fail on Shock absorbers (44% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (60% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Springs (91% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Coil springs (95% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Coil spring (96% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Mounting
      • 0.19% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Suspension rods (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Pins and bushes (14 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Suspension rod (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.048% fail on Sub-frames (90% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Ball joint dust cover (45 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  • 6.9% fail on Visibility
    • 3.9% fail on Washers
    • 3.5% fail on Wipers
    • 0.17% fail on View to rear
      • 0.17% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.096% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.096% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.048% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.048% fail on Bonnet (79% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 4.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (39% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Transmission (61% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Prop shafts (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on Joints (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Prop shaft (10 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.072% fail on Drive shafts (98% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Joints (98% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.024% fail on Halfshafts
    • 0.96% fail on Fuel system (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.24% fail on Pipe (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Tank
      • 0.19% fail on System (11 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Hose (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Exhaust system (70% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Chassis (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Chassis condition (96% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.53% fail on Doors
      • 0.24% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.22% fail on Door condition
        • 0.024% fail on Hinge
      • 0.14% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.096% fail on Door condition
        • 0.048% fail on Catch (12 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
        • 0.024% fail on Hinge
    • 0.31% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.31% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.31% fail on Seats
      • 0.17% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.14% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.26% fail on Body
      • 0.14% fail on Other body component
      • 0.072% fail on Panel
      • 0.024% fail on Body condition
      • 0.024% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.072% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.072% fail on Towbar (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Vehicle structure (68 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Load security
      • 0.024% fail on Loading door
    • 0.024% fail on Floor
    • 0.024% fail on Cabs
      • 0.024% fail on Steps
  • 2.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (53% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (63% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Compression ignition (57% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.12% fail on Emission control equipment (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.072% fail on Catalytic converter (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.024% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.024% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.048% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.024% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.024% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.024% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.024% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.82% fail on Fluid leaks (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.34% fail on Other leaks (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Transmission oil leaks (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  • 1.6% fail on Tyres (75% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Tread depth (75% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Condition (77% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Size/type (83% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 1.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (34% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.2% fail on Condition (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Prescribed areas (68% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Requirements
      • 0.048% fail on Attachment
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle (79% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates (80% worse than other 2006 cars)
  • 0.048% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests (11 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Steps and stairs (60 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Steps (60 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  • 0.048% fail on Road Wheels (91% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Condition
    • 0.024% fail on Attachment
  • 0.024% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.024% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.024% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.024% fail on Belt(s)/padding
Read the Honest John Review

  • Land Rover Defender (1984 - 2016)
    The ultimate 4x4. Simply unstoppable off-road. Body panels easy to replace. Latest 2.2-litre diesel offers strong pulling power. Retains its resale value like no other utility vehicle.

    Search Good Garages