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Land Rover Defender MOT Results

Registered in 2012
70.6% pass rate
from 4,448 tests in 2021
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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Land Rover Defender is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (67% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Headlamp aim (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Headlamp aim (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.3% fail on Stop lamp (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamps (32% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp (30% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp levelling device (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (61% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Reversing lamps (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Reversing lamps (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 1.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Switch
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.72% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.31% fail on Side repeaters (52% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on All direction indicators (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Switch
    • 0.43% fail on Electrical equipment (92% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Horn (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Trailer electrical socket (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.38% fail on Rear reflectors (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.045% fail on Switch (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.18% fail on Switch
    • 0.11% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (9 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Main beam tell-tale (12 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  • 7.6% fail on Brakes (27% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.20% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (23 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Service brake performance (52% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Rbt (59% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.52% fail on Service brake performance (56% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.067% fail on Service brake imbalance (75% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Decelerometer (14 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance (15 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (42% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Rbt (sp) (70% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.40% fail on Brake performance not tested (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Parking brake performance (85% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Rbt (90% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.022% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.022% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.022% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.022% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (27% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.045% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.67% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.65% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.022% fail on Brake drums
    • 0.49% fail on Parking brake control (100% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Lever (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.16% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.13% fail on Pedal
    • 0.22% fail on Hydraulic systems (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.090% fail on Servos (52 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Reservoirs
    • 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
    • 0.11% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (12 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Prescribed areas (128 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting (291 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Other braking system component
      • 0.022% fail on Other components
    • 0.067% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (80% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.022% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.022% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 6.0% fail on Visibility (36% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Wipers (55% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Washers (31% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on View to rear
      • 0.13% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.090% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.022% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.9% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Track rod end (40% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Drag link end (93 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint (26 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Other components (14 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on Steering component (39 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Locking devices (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Intermediate drop arm
      • 0.022% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.022% fail on Lock stop
    • 0.27% fail on Power steering (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Pipes and hoses (18 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Other components (14 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Operation
      • 0.022% fail on Pump
    • 0.22% fail on Steering play (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Steering box (258 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.16% fail on Steering box (169 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Operation (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Prescribed areas (128 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Steering wheel (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Steering coupling (14 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Universal joint (16 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Steering column
  • 3.6% fail on Suspension (62% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.56% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Linkage ball joints (56% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.090% fail on Linkage
      • 0.067% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.067% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (84% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.022% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.88% fail on Wheel bearings (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on Suspension arms (73% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Pins and bushes (57% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.045% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.045% fail on Ball joint (97% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.27% fail on Axles (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.045% fail on Swivel joints/housing (96 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Axle
      • 0.022% fail on King pins
    • 0.20% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.022% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.18% fail on Springs (96% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Coil springs (96% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Coil spring (96% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Shock absorbers (66% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Suspension rods (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Pins and bushes (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.022% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.022% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.13% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.022% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 2.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.54% fail on Transmission (50% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Prop shafts (10 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Joints (9 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Prop shaft (19 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Drive shafts (96% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.022% fail on Joints
    • 0.36% fail on Exhaust system (64% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Body (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Other body component (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Panel
      • 0.022% fail on Body condition
      • 0.022% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.27% fail on Seats (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Driver's seat (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Passenger's seat (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.16% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.045% fail on Tank
      • 0.022% fail on Hose
      • 0.022% fail on Pipe
    • 0.13% fail on Doors
      • 0.090% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.090% fail on Door condition
      • 0.045% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.022% fail on Door condition
        • 0.022% fail on Hinge
    • 0.090% fail on Chassis (12 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Chassis condition (13 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.090% fail on Towbar (29 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Other towbar components (42 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Vehicle structure
    • 0.090% fail on Cabs (128 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Steps (154 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Prescribed areas (128 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Integral vehicle structure (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Floor
  • 2.0% fail on Tyres (63% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Tread depth (58% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Condition (71% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Size/type
  • 1.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (32% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (44% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.52% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.16% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.090% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.045% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.022% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 0.27% fail on Spark ignition (79% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (66% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.022% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.022% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.022% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.34% fail on Fluid leaks (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Other leaks (10 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.045% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 0.94% fail on Identification of the vehicle (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Registration plates (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.85% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.85% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Condition (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Requirements
      • 0.022% fail on Attachment
  • 0.022% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.022% fail on Attachment
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