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Land Rover Defender 109 MOT Results

67.1% pass rate
from 441 tests in 2021
(24% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
Number of tests by age
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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 pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Land Rover Defender 109 is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.45% fail on Dipswitch
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.68% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.4% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.5% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.6% fail on Horn
      • 0.68% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.23% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.23% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.45% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.45% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.23% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 9.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake imbalance (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Decelerometer (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.45% fail on Service brake performance (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (13 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.8% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (9 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Rbt (sp) (82% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (23 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.23% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.23% fail on Rbt
          • 0.23% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 2.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.91% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.68% fail on Brake fluid (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.68% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.68% fail on Pedal
    • 0.68% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.68% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.68% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.68% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
        • 0.23% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.45% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.45% fail on Lever
    • 0.23% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.23% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.23% fail on Brake discs
  • 11% fail on Visibility (79% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 8.6% fail on Washers (99% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Wipers
    • 0.91% fail on View to rear (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Mirrors (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 8.4% fail on Suspension
    • 2.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.0% fail on Springs (200% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Leaf springs (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.91% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts (29 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Shackle pins and bushes (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Anchor bracket
      • 0.68% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.6% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.4% fail on Axles (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 8.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.5% fail on Chassis (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Chassis condition (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.6% fail on Transmission
      • 1.4% fail on Prop shafts (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Joints
        • 0.45% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.23% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.23% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.23% fail on Drive shaft
    • 1.1% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.45% fail on Tank
      • 0.45% fail on Pipe
      • 0.45% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 1.1% fail on Cabs (11 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Prescribed areas (12 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Seats
      • 0.45% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.45% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.68% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.68% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.68% fail on Doors
      • 0.45% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.23% fail on Door condition
        • 0.23% fail on Pillar
      • 0.23% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.23% fail on Door condition
    • 0.45% fail on Body
      • 0.45% fail on Mounting fixings (13 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.23% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 5.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.1% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.23% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.23% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.23% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.23% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 1.1% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.91% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.45% fail on Transmission oil leaks (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Other leaks
  • 4.3% fail on Steering
    • 2.9% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.1% fail on Other components (12 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.91% fail on Steering component (29 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.68% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.68% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.68% fail on Intermediate drop arm (10 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.91% fail on Steering play (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Steering box (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.68% fail on Steering box (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.23% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.23% fail on Universal joint
  • 1.8% fail on Tyres
    • 1.8% fail on Condition
  • 1.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.1% fail on Condition
      • 0.23% fail on Requirements
  • 0.68% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.68% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.23% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.23% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.23% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.23% fail on Condition