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Land Rover Defender MOT Results

Registered in 2016
82.1% pass rate
from 2,383 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Land Rover Defender is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (160% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Stop lamp (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamps (170% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp (170% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp levelling device (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Rear fog lamp (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.80% fail on Rear fog lamp (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.55% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.29% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.21% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.084% fail on All direction indicators (11 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Electrical equipment (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Horn (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.042% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.29% fail on Rear reflectors (10 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.17% fail on Reversing lamps (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (26 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Main beam tell-tale (77 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.042% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.042% fail on Switch
  • 4.1% fail on Visibility
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers
    • 1.8% fail on Washers (62% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.042% fail on View to rear
      • 0.042% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.9% fail on Brakes
    • 1.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (47% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Brake linings and pads (50% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.80% fail on Brake pads (49% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.29% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.97% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.38% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.21% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (21 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.25% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.25% fail on Rbt
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.084% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.25% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.042% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.042% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Rigid brake pipes (20 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Parking brake control (200% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.13% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.042% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.042% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.042% fail on Pedal
    • 0.042% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.042% fail on Operation
    • 0.042% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.042% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.042% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.042% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.042% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.042% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.042% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
  • 1.8% fail on Suspension
    • 0.67% fail on Anti-roll bars (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (18 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes (16 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.042% fail on Linkage
      • 0.042% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.042% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.25% fail on Wheel bearings (200% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.25% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.042% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.21% fail on Axles (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Swivel joints/housing (218 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.17% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (131 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Other suspension component (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Pins and bushes (8 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.084% fail on Springs (93% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Coil springs (93% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.042% fail on Mounting
    • 0.084% fail on Suspension rods (13 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.042% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 1.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (180% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.29% fail on Fuel system (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Hose (96 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on System
    • 0.29% fail on Seats (12 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Driver's seat (11 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Passenger's seat (17 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Transmission
      • 0.17% fail on Prop shafts (8 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Joints (21 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.042% fail on Joints
    • 0.21% fail on Doors (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Other passenger's door (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Driver's door (9 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Catch
        • 0.042% fail on Hinge
    • 0.17% fail on Body (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Panel (23 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Other body component
    • 0.13% fail on Chassis (126 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Chassis condition (138 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Integral vehicle structure (77 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (112 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Towbar (50 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Other towbar components (77 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Bumpers
  • 1.1% fail on Steering (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Steering linkage components (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint (59 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.21% fail on Drag link end (90 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.042% fail on Other components
        • 0.042% fail on Steering component
    • 0.084% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.084% fail on Steering box (291 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Steering play (16 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Steering box (254 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Power steering
      • 0.042% fail on Rams
    • 0.042% fail on Steering wheel
  • 1.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.76% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.55% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.25% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (119 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.084% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.084% fail on Emissions not tested (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.042% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.042% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.042% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.21% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.13% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.042% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.042% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.34% fail on Fluid leaks (10 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Transmission oil leaks (67 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.084% fail on Other leaks (21 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 1.0% fail on Tyres (73% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Tread depth (56% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Condition (82% better than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.42% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.42% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.42% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.42% fail on Seat belts (150% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Condition
      • 0.042% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.042% fail on Attachment
  • 0.042% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.042% fail on Speedometer
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  • Land Rover Defender (1984 - 2016)
    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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