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Land Rover Defender MOT Results

Registered in 2007
65.5% pass rate
from 4,354 tests in 2021
(20% better than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Land Rover Defender is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.7% fail on Headlamp aim (35% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim (43% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamps (36% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp (42% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.21% fail on Dipswitch (9 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.51% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.21% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (190% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (200% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (200% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Rear reflectors (10 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.23% fail on Horn
      • 0.069% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.046% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.046% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.21% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.046% fail on Switch (9 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Hazard warning (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Switch (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.069% fail on Main beam tell-tale (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.023% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.023% fail on Outline marker lamp
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 4.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Brake performance (30% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.60% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.28% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (29 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (58% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Rbt (sp) (78% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.069% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (59% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.90% fail on Rbt (64% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.73% fail on Service brake performance (66% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.16% fail on Decelerometer (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Brake performance not tested (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Parking brake performance (93% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.092% fail on Rbt (93% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.069% fail on Parking brake performance (94% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.023% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (33% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads (33% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.092% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.069% fail on Cable
        • 0.023% fail on Lever
    • 1.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system (46% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.023% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.48% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.48% fail on Lever
    • 0.37% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.25% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.11% fail on Pedal
    • 0.25% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.16% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.046% fail on Servos (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.023% fail on Valves
    • 0.16% fail on Air and vacuum systems (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Servos (10 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.092% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.023% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.046% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.023% fail on Hand operated control valves
      • 0.023% fail on Condition
    • 0.023% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.023% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.023% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
  • 9.9% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 9.3% fail on Steering linkage components (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Track rod end (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Drag link end (67 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Ball joint (17 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Intermediate drop arm (104 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Other components (22 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Steering component (34 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.092% fail on Steering linkage (15 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Locking devices (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Steering arm (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Lock stop (108 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.30% fail on Steering box (79 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Operation (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Power steering
      • 0.28% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.023% fail on Rams
    • 0.21% fail on Steering play
      • 0.21% fail on Steering box (104 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.092% fail on Steering wheel (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Prescribed areas (9 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Steering column
    • 0.023% fail on Steering shaft
  • 7.2% fail on Visibility
    • 3.8% fail on Washers
    • 3.6% fail on Wipers
    • 0.16% fail on View to rear
      • 0.16% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.11% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.023% fail on Driver's view
  • 6.9% fail on Suspension (57% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Wheel bearings (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Suspension arms (67% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Pins and bushes (62% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.069% fail on Ball joint (97% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.023% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.2% fail on Axles (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Swivel joints/housing (132 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Axle (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on King pins (42 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (76% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Linkage ball joints (84% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (92% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Linkage
      • 0.092% fail on Ball joint (79% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Ball joint dust cover (88% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.57% fail on Other suspension component (87% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.092% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (44% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Shock absorbers (53% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Springs (97% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Coil springs (97% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Coil spring (98% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.069% fail on Mounting
    • 0.16% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.069% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.046% fail on Suspension rod (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.11% fail on Sub-frames (77% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Ball joint dust cover (88 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint
  • 3.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (43% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Transmission (69% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Prop shafts (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Prop shaft (15 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.046% fail on Drive shafts (98% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.023% fail on Bearing housing
    • 0.83% fail on Exhaust system (67% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.32% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.092% fail on Tank
      • 0.092% fail on Pipe
      • 0.023% fail on Hose
      • 0.023% fail on System
    • 0.51% fail on Chassis (200% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Chassis condition (190% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.44% fail on Doors
      • 0.21% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
        • 0.069% fail on Hinge (108 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.092% fail on Door condition
        • 0.023% fail on Hinge
      • 0.11% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.092% fail on Door condition
        • 0.023% fail on Hinge
    • 0.32% fail on Seats (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.16% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.25% fail on Body
      • 0.11% fail on Other body component
      • 0.069% fail on Mounting fixings (18 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Panel
    • 0.11% fail on Integral vehicle structure (67% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.11% fail on Towbar (15 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Vehicle structure (163 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Other towbar components (9 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.092% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.046% fail on Cabs
      • 0.046% fail on Steps (58 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.023% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 2.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (63% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (64% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.73% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (91% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.11% fail on Emission control equipment (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Catalytic converter (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.023% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 0.41% fail on Spark ignition (90% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (81% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on Catalyst emissions (98% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.21% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.023% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.023% fail on Other leaks
  • 2.0% fail on Tyres (70% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Tread depth (65% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Condition (76% better than other 2007 cars)
  • 1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (31% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.1% fail on Condition (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Prescribed areas (65% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Requirements
      • 0.023% fail on Attachment
    • 0.023% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle (93% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates (93% worse than other 2007 cars)
  • 0.046% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Speedometer (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  • 0.046% fail on Road Wheels (92% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Attachment (89% better than other 2007 cars)
  • 0.023% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.023% fail on Doors
      • 0.023% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
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