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Land Rover Defender MOT Results

Registered in 2010
66.9% pass rate
from 4,446 tests in 2021
(10% better than other 2010 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Land Rover Defender is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (33% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Stop lamp (57% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim (52% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim (61% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Switch
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamps (36% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp (41% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.045% fail on Dipswitch (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.22% fail on Side repeaters (69% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.045% fail on Switch
    • 1.7% fail on Reversing lamps (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Reversing lamps (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.79% fail on Rear reflectors (11 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.31% fail on Horn
      • 0.090% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.067% fail on Trailer electrical socket (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.20% fail on Hazard warning (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Switch (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.022% fail on Switch
    • 0.13% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Main beam tell-tale (9 times worse than other 2010 cars)
  • 10% fail on Brakes (31% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance (10 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.61% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.25% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (30 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (46% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Rbt (58% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.70% fail on Service brake performance (59% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance (60% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Decelerometer (18 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake performance (19 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (59% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Rbt (sp) (81% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.45% fail on Brake performance not tested (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Parking brake performance (91% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Rbt
          • 0.022% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.022% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.022% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.022% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.022% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.090% fail on Brake linings (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.022% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.022% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.022% fail on Lever
    • 0.65% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.63% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.067% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.022% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.52% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.52% fail on Lever
    • 0.31% fail on Hydraulic systems (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Brake fluid (190% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Servos (24 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Master cylinder (10 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.25% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.13% fail on Pedal
      • 0.11% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.13% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.067% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.067% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.090% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Other components
      • 0.045% fail on Prescribed areas (25 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
        • 0.022% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.067% fail on Air and vacuum systems (7 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Servos (16 times worse than other 2010 cars)
  • 7.7% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Track rod end (56% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Drag link end (97 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Ball joint (31 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Other components (44 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Steering linkage (40 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Steering component (51 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Locking devices (9 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Intermediate drop arm (75 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Steering arm (10 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.29% fail on Steering box (174 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Operation
    • 0.25% fail on Steering play (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Steering box (173 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Steering wheel (12 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Power steering
      • 0.067% fail on Other components
      • 0.022% fail on Operation
      • 0.022% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.022% fail on Pump
    • 0.067% fail on Prescribed areas (20 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Steering column
    • 0.022% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.022% fail on Universal joint
  • 6.7% fail on Visibility (26% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Wipers (42% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Washers (28% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.067% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.067% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.022% fail on Window
    • 0.045% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.022% fail on View to rear
      • 0.022% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.7% fail on Suspension (64% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (58% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Linkage ball joints (54% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (88% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.045% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.045% fail on Linkage (82% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.3% fail on Wheel bearings (130% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Suspension arms (75% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Pins and bushes (63% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint (89% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.022% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.56% fail on Axles (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (160% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Swivel joints/housing (144 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on King pins (120 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Stub axle
    • 0.38% fail on Shock absorbers (54% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.067% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.022% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.22% fail on Springs (96% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Coil springs (96% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Coil spring (96% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Suspension rods (200% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.022% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.11% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.022% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint
  • 2.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (32% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Transmission (57% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Prop shafts (7 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Joints (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Prop shaft (19 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Drive shafts (96% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.022% fail on Joints
      • 0.022% fail on Halfshafts
    • 0.52% fail on Fuel system (140% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Tank (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.067% fail on Pipe
      • 0.045% fail on Hose (7 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Exhaust system (80% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Chassis (11 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Chassis condition (11 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.22% fail on Integral vehicle structure (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.22% fail on Doors
      • 0.090% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.067% fail on Door condition
        • 0.022% fail on Catch
      • 0.067% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.045% fail on Door condition
        • 0.022% fail on Hinge
      • 0.067% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.045% fail on Door condition
        • 0.022% fail on Catch
    • 0.20% fail on Body
      • 0.18% fail on Other body component (180% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Pillar
    • 0.18% fail on Seats
      • 0.11% fail on Passenger's seat (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.090% fail on Towbar (24 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Vehicle structure (217 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.045% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.022% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.022% fail on Carrier
    • 0.022% fail on Load security
      • 0.022% fail on Tailgate
    • 0.022% fail on Floor
    • 0.022% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.022% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.022% fail on Cabs
      • 0.022% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 2.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (33% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (40% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (130% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (49% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.090% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.045% fail on Catalytic converter (12 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.022% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.022% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.022% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.045% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.045% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.40% fail on Spark ignition (80% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (65% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.022% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.022% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.40% fail on Fluid leaks (95% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.18% fail on Transmission oil leaks (12 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.022% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 1.9% fail on Tyres (69% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Tread depth (61% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Condition (80% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Size/type
  • 0.92% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.90% fail on Seat belts (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Condition (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.045% fail on Attachment
    • 0.022% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.70% fail on Identification of the vehicle (66% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Registration plates (66% worse than other 2010 cars)
  • 0.090% fail on Road Wheels (81% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Attachment (74% better than other 2010 cars)
  • 0.022% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.022% fail on Steps and stairs
      • 0.022% fail on Steps
  • 0.022% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.022% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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