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Land Rover Defender MOT Results

Registered in 2011
69.5% pass rate
from 4,633 tests in 2021
(9.6% better than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Land Rover Defender is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (42% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Headlamp aim (92% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Headlamp aim (98% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.1% fail on Stop lamp (71% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.043% fail on Dipswitch (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 2.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (62% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Reversing lamps (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Reversing lamps (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.97% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.30% fail on Side repeaters (54% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.56% fail on Rear reflectors (9 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.24% fail on Horn
      • 0.022% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.022% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.17% fail on Hazard warning (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Switch (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.065% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.065% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.065% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.065% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 8.9% fail on Brakes (31% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.39% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (34 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.45% fail on Rbt (sp) (65% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.086% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (25 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Service brake performance (46% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Rbt (53% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.65% fail on Service brake performance (52% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance (65% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Decelerometer (10 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance (10 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.41% fail on Brake performance not tested (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Parking brake performance (67% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Rbt (65% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Parking brake performance (74% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.043% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.022% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (26% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.022% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.84% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.84% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.065% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.043% fail on Cable
        • 0.022% fail on Lever
    • 0.39% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.24% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.15% fail on Pedal
    • 0.39% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.39% fail on Lever
    • 0.22% fail on Hydraulic systems (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Brake fluid (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Servos (24 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (11 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Other components (9 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.022% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
      • 0.022% fail on Additional braking device
    • 0.11% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (77% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-lock braking system (67% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.086% fail on Air and vacuum systems (13 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Servos (26 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.022% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 6.3% fail on Visibility (30% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Washers (40% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Wipers (34% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Bonnet (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.13% fail on View to rear
      • 0.13% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.2% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Drag link end (101 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Ball joint (31 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.15% fail on Other components (26 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.086% fail on Steering linkage (25 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.065% fail on Steering component (26 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Locking devices (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Intermediate drop arm (124 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Steering arm (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Lock stop
    • 0.19% fail on Power steering (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Other components (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Pipes and hoses (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.13% fail on Steering box (75 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Operation
    • 0.15% fail on Steering play (200% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Steering box (170 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.065% fail on Steering wheel (12 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Steering column (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Steering coupling (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Universal joint (8 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  • 4.4% fail on Suspension (60% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.71% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.28% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (81% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.065% fail on Linkage
      • 0.043% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.022% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.1% fail on Wheel bearings (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Suspension arms (79% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Pins and bushes (74% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint (94% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Other suspension component (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.022% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.30% fail on Shock absorbers (57% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Axles
      • 0.086% fail on Swivel joints/housing (113 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.022% fail on King pins
    • 0.19% fail on Springs (96% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Coil springs (96% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Coil spring (96% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.13% fail on Suspension rods (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes (11 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  • 2.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.56% fail on Transmission (56% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Prop shafts (9 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Joints (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Prop shaft (29 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.022% fail on Joints
    • 0.50% fail on Exhaust system (61% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Fuel system (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Hose (10 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Pipe
      • 0.043% fail on Tank
      • 0.022% fail on System
    • 0.26% fail on Doors
      • 0.086% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.043% fail on Door condition
        • 0.043% fail on Hinge (56 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.086% fail on Door condition
      • 0.086% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.086% fail on Door condition
    • 0.26% fail on Seats (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Driver's seat (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.22% fail on Body (200% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Other body component (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Panel
      • 0.022% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.19% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.15% fail on Chassis (9 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Chassis condition (10 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.086% fail on Towbar (30 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Other towbar components (40 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Vehicle structure
    • 0.043% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.043% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.043% fail on Cabs (31 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Steps (97 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.022% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.022% fail on Floor
  • 1.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (24% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (37% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.71% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.22% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.043% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.022% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.37% fail on Spark ignition (76% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (64% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.065% fail on Catalyst emissions (90% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.45% fail on Fluid leaks (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Engine oil leaks (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Transmission oil leaks (12 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.7% fail on Tyres (71% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Tread depth (65% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Condition (77% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Size/type
  • 1.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plates (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
  • 0.95% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.93% fail on Seat belts (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Condition (200% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.022% fail on Airbags
      • 0.022% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.065% fail on Road Wheels (84% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Attachment (86% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Hubs
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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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