MOT Results

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Land Rover Defender MOT Results

Registered in 2009
66.0% pass rate
from 3,924 tests in 2021
(13% better than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Land Rover Defender is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (16% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim (36% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim (39% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.2% fail on Stop lamp (22% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Switch (25 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (31% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp (28% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.15% fail on Dipswitch (17 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 1.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.23% fail on Side repeaters (68% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.076% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.025% fail on Switch
    • 0.76% fail on Reversing lamps (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Reversing lamps (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Rear reflectors (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.46% fail on Horn (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.025% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.18% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.15% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.15% fail on Switch
    • 0.076% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.076% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  • 10% fail on Brakes (19% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance (11 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.64% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.10% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (20 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (52% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.97% fail on Rbt (60% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.87% fail on Service brake performance (58% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake imbalance (61% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Decelerometer (12 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance (12 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.99% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (52% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Rbt (sp) (73% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Brake performance not tested (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Parking brake performance (92% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Rbt (94% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.025% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.025% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.025% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.025% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (27% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (34% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads (35% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.025% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.025% fail on Cable
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (85% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.56% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.31% fail on Pedal (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.41% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.41% fail on Lever
    • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.13% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.076% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Prescribed areas (14 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting (63 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Other components
    • 0.051% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.051% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.025% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.025% fail on Servos
    • 0.025% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 9.6% fail on Steering (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 9.2% fail on Steering linkage components (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Track rod end (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Drag link end (113 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Ball joint (31 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Locking devices (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Intermediate drop arm (88 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Other components (11 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Steering component (22 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.051% fail on Steering arm (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.36% fail on Steering box (158 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Power steering (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Other components (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.025% fail on Operation
      • 0.025% fail on Pump
    • 0.18% fail on Steering play (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Steering box (149 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Prescribed areas (37 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Steering coupling (9 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Universal joint (12 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Steering wheel
  • 7.2% fail on Visibility (22% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Washers (37% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Wipers (30% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.18% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.13% fail on View to rear
      • 0.13% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.10% fail on Bonnet
  • 6.8% fail on Suspension (54% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Wheel bearings (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (57% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Linkage ball joints (59% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (92% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Ball joint dust cover (86% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.051% fail on Linkage
    • 1.1% fail on Suspension arms (75% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Pins and bushes (73% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint (90% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.1% fail on Axles (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Swivel joints/housing (166 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Axle
      • 0.025% fail on Stub axle
      • 0.025% fail on King pins
    • 0.64% fail on Other suspension component (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint dust cover (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.051% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.025% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.43% fail on Shock absorbers (51% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.20% fail on Springs (96% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Coil springs (97% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Coil spring (97% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Mounting
      • 0.025% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.15% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.076% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.025% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.025% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.025% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.025% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 3.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (23% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Transmission (59% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Prop shafts (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Joints (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Prop shaft (13 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Halfshafts (164 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Drive shafts (97% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Joints
        • 0.025% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.59% fail on Chassis (12 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Chassis condition (12 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Fuel system (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Tank
      • 0.051% fail on Hose (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Doors
      • 0.15% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
        • 0.025% fail on Hinge
      • 0.13% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
      • 0.10% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.051% fail on Door condition
        • 0.051% fail on Catch (12 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Exhaust system (83% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Seats (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Passenger's seat (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.28% fail on Integral vehicle structure (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Body
      • 0.13% fail on Other body component
      • 0.051% fail on Panel
      • 0.025% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.18% fail on Towbar (35 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Other towbar components (34 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Vehicle structure (256 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Towbar condition
    • 0.15% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.051% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.025% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.025% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.051% fail on Cabs (12 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Steps
      • 0.025% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.025% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.025% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.025% fail on Floor
  • 2.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (49% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (59% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.74% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.41% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.076% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.051% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.025% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.025% fail on Particulate filter
      • 0.38% fail on Spark ignition (86% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (70% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.59% fail on Fluid leaks (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.23% fail on Transmission oil leaks (13 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.025% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.7% fail on Tyres (73% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Tread depth (70% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Condition (76% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 1.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (55% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plates (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
  • 0.10% fail on Road Wheels (79% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.076% fail on Attachment (78% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Hubs
  • 0.051% fail on Seat belt installation check (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Belt(s)/padding (13 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  • 0.025% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.025% fail on Speed limiter
      • 0.025% fail on Speed limiter plate
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