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Land Rover Defender MOT Results

Registered in 2008
66.1% pass rate
from 4,136 tests in 2021
(19% better than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Land Rover Defender is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim (31% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim (39% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamps (41% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp (47% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.048% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.9% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Rear fog lamp (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Rear fog lamp (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Switch
    • 1.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.5% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.27% fail on Side repeaters (62% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.097% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.048% fail on Switch
    • 0.60% fail on Rear reflectors (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.34% fail on Horn
      • 0.073% fail on Trailer electrical socket (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.15% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.024% fail on Switch
    • 0.073% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.073% fail on Switch
    • 0.024% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.024% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 10% fail on Brakes
    • 4.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Brake performance (32% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.51% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.19% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (29 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (49% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (56% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.80% fail on Service brake performance (63% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.39% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.19% fail on Decelerometer (10 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake performance (11 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.024% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.80% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (69% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Rbt (sp) (79% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.39% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.073% fail on Parking brake performance (93% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.073% fail on Rbt (93% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.048% fail on Parking brake performance (95% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.024% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (28% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.024% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.92% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.82% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.097% fail on Brake drums (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system (72% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.024% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.39% fail on Hydraulic systems (200% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Brake fluid (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Servos (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.024% fail on Valves
    • 0.36% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.36% fail on Lever
    • 0.17% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.12% fail on Pedal
      • 0.048% fail on Hand lever (79% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.097% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.024% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.12% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Prescribed areas (12 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.097% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting (64 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Other components
    • 0.048% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.048% fail on Servos
  • 9.9% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 9.0% fail on Steering linkage components (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Track rod end (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Drag link end (79 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Ball joint (26 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Locking devices (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Intermediate drop arm (182 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Other components (10 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.073% fail on Steering linkage (11 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Steering component
      • 0.024% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.024% fail on Lock stop
    • 0.60% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.60% fail on Steering box (186 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Power steering (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Other components (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.024% fail on Operation
      • 0.024% fail on Pump
      • 0.024% fail on Rams
    • 0.36% fail on Steering play (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Steering box (190 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Prescribed areas (34 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Steering wheel (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Steering column (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  • 7.2% fail on Suspension (54% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Wheel bearings (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (60% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Linkage ball joints (72% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (88% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage
      • 0.097% fail on Ball joint (77% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.048% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.4% fail on Axles (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Swivel joints/housing (146 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on King pins (120 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Axle
      • 0.024% fail on Stub axle
    • 1.4% fail on Suspension arms (73% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.53% fail on Pins and bushes (77% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint (82% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.46% fail on Shock absorbers (54% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (47% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Springs (95% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Coil springs (95% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Coil spring (95% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Suspension rods (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes (12 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 6.5% fail on Visibility
    • 3.5% fail on Wipers
    • 3.5% fail on Washers
    • 0.12% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.12% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.097% fail on View to rear
      • 0.097% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.024% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (43% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Transmission (67% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Prop shafts (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Joints (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Prop shaft (13 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Halfshafts (136 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.024% fail on Drive shaft
    • 0.68% fail on Fuel system (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.27% fail on Tank (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Pipe
      • 0.048% fail on Hose
    • 0.56% fail on Exhaust system (76% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Doors
      • 0.22% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.19% fail on Door condition
        • 0.024% fail on Hinge
      • 0.12% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.048% fail on Door condition
        • 0.048% fail on Catch (11 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Hinge
      • 0.073% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.048% fail on Door condition
        • 0.024% fail on Hinge
    • 0.36% fail on Chassis (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Chassis condition (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Seats (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.15% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.29% fail on Body (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Other body component (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Panel
    • 0.17% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.17% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.15% fail on Towbar (24 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Other towbar components (32 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Vehicle structure
    • 0.073% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.073% fail on Cabs (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.024% fail on Steps
    • 0.024% fail on Load security
      • 0.024% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.024% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 2.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (61% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (68% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.99% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (85% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.097% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (79% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.34% fail on Spark ignition (91% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (83% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.024% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.024% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.024% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.51% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.24% fail on Transmission oil leaks (11 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.073% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.7% fail on Seat belts (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.048% fail on Attachment
      • 0.048% fail on Requirements
  • 1.6% fail on Tyres (75% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.99% fail on Tread depth (73% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Condition (78% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Size/type (80% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.097% fail on Road Wheels (82% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Attachment (82% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Hubs
  • 0.024% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.024% fail on Speedometer
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    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.

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