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Land Rover Defender MOT Results

Registered in 2015
79.6% pass rate
from 7,379 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Land Rover Defender is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (110% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim (140% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim (150% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (100% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Stop lamp (190% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamps (39% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp (35% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp levelling device (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (160% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (190% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Rear fog lamp (190% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Rear fog lamp (190% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Switch
    • 0.54% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.54% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.41% fail on Individual direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Side repeaters (63% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on All direction indicators (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Reversing lamps (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Reversing lamps (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Electrical equipment (120% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Horn
      • 0.068% fail on Electrical wiring (7 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Trailer electrical socket (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Rear reflectors (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.081% fail on Position lamp (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (7 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Main beam tell-tale (26 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Hazard warning (8 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Switch (8 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  • 5.0% fail on Visibility (27% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers
    • 2.2% fail on Washers (62% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.054% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.041% fail on View to rear
      • 0.041% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.027% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.0% fail on Brakes
    • 1.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes (18 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (32% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (31% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads (30% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Brake discs and drums (38% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Brake discs (42% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Brake drums (15 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.35% fail on Service brake performance (43% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Rbt (46% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake performance (44% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.054% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.027% fail on Decelerometer (7 times worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake performance (7 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (sp) (58% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (7 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.095% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.095% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (21 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Brake performance not tested (170% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.054% fail on Rbt
          • 0.027% fail on Parking brake performance (80% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.027% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.35% fail on Parking brake control (160% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Lever (190% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.081% fail on Pedal
      • 0.081% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.14% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.11% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.081% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.014% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.054% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.041% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.014% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.014% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.014% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.014% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.014% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.014% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
  • 1.7% fail on Tyres (62% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Tread depth (50% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Condition (74% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Size/type
  • 1.6% fail on Suspension (51% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Anti-roll bars (110% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (17 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes (10 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.068% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.041% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.027% fail on Anti-roll bar (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (12 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Linkage
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.31% fail on Wheel bearings (140% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Axles (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (190% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Swivel joints/housing (191 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Axle (29 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Stub axle
      • 0.014% fail on King pins
    • 0.19% fail on Springs (88% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Coil springs (89% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Coil spring (89% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.18% fail on Suspension arms (82% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes (63% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.068% fail on Shock absorbers (70% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Suspension rods (8 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Pins and bushes (28 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.068% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.054% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.041% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (17 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  • 1.2% fail on Steering (200% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Steering linkage components (200% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint (23 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.30% fail on Drag link end (72 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Other components (43 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Steering component (63 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Steering linkage (29 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Steering arm (25 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Intermediate drop arm
      • 0.014% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.014% fail on Lock stop
    • 0.095% fail on Power steering (10 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Other components (22 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Operation (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.068% fail on Steering box (144 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Steering play
      • 0.027% fail on Steering box (79 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.014% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.014% fail on Universal joint
  • 0.80% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.22% fail on Transmission
      • 0.19% fail on Prop shafts (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Joints (11 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Prop shaft
      • 0.041% fail on Drive shafts (89% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Joints
        • 0.014% fail on Flexible couplings
        • 0.014% fail on Bearing housing
    • 0.18% fail on Seats (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Passenger's seat (11 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.12% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.068% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.027% fail on System (13 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Tank
      • 0.014% fail on Hose
    • 0.11% fail on Exhaust system (66% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on Doors
      • 0.054% fail on Driver's door (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Door condition
        • 0.014% fail on Catch
        • 0.014% fail on Hinge
      • 0.027% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.027% fail on Door condition
      • 0.014% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.014% fail on Hinge
    • 0.041% fail on Integral vehicle structure (21 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (32 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Chassis (29 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Chassis condition (36 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Towbar (30 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Other towbar components (28 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Coupling
    • 0.041% fail on Body
      • 0.027% fail on Other body component
      • 0.014% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.014% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.014% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.014% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.014% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.014% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 0.76% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (100% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Requirements
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment
    • 0.014% fail on Airbags
      • 0.014% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.64% fail on Identification of the vehicle (190% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Registration plates (190% worse than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.62% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (46% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Exhaust emissions (57% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.20% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.068% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.027% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.014% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.014% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.014% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 0.15% fail on Spark ignition (77% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.095% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (77% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Catalyst emissions (76% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.014% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.014% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.16% fail on Fluid leaks (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Transmission oil leaks (16 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.041% fail on Other leaks (7 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 0.014% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.014% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.014% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.014% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 0.014% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.014% fail on Condition
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