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Land Rover Defender MOT Results

60.0% pass rate
from 9,029 tests in 2017
(37% 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 is unusually good or bad.

  • 27% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (65% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 7.9% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 7.1% fail on Fog lamp (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Tell tale (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Switch (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 7.4% fail on Position lamps (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Front lamps (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Rear lamps (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on All position lamps (89% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Switch (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Direction indicators (98% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 6.7% fail on Flashing type (98% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Individual lamps (94% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on All direction indicators (66% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Switch (86% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Tell tales
      • 0.011% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.011% fail on Tell tales
    • 5.8% fail on Stop lamp (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Headlamp aim (31% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Headlamps (48% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Headlamp (49% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Switch (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
        • 0.23% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
      • 0.089% fail on Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
        • 0.078% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
        • 0.011% fail on Headlamp levelling device
        • 0.011% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.078% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.011% fail on Matched pair
    • 4.0% fail on Registration plate lamp (48% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Horn (60% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Hazard warning (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Lamp (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Tell tale (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Switch (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Rear reflectors (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Battery (51% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.17% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.16% fail on Trailer electrical socket (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 15% fail on Suspension (52% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Prescribed areas (49% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Component mounting (65% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Spring mounting (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Subframe mounting (93% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Wheel bearings (91% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Front (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.00% fail on Rear (51% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Shock absorbers (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Condition (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Axles (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Swivel joints/housing (9 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on King pins
      • 0.022% fail on Axle beam
      • 0.022% fail on Stub axle
      • 0.011% fail on Clearance
    • 0.97% fail on Suspension arms (24% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (29% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment
      • 0.033% fail on Condition
    • 0.79% fail on Panhard rods (12 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (13 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment (10 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Condition
    • 0.55% fail on Tie bars/rods (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Attachment
      • 0.022% fail on Condition
    • 0.54% fail on Trailing arms (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Condition
    • 0.50% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.27% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
      • 0.11% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
      • 0.066% fail on Attachment
      • 0.044% fail on Presence (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Linkage condition
      • 0.011% fail on Condition
    • 0.49% fail on Coil springs
      • 0.48% fail on Location (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Condition
    • 0.47% fail on Radius arms (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Attachment
      • 0.011% fail on Condition
    • 0.38% fail on Torque/reaction arms (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Attachment
    • 0.32% fail on Front suspension joints (66% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Leaf springs
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
        • 0.066% fail on Shackle
        • 0.044% fail on Anchor
      • 0.078% fail on Securing bolts
      • 0.044% fail on Condition
      • 0.022% fail on Anchor bracket
      • 0.022% fail on Shackle bracket
      • 0.011% fail on Spring eye
    • 0.23% fail on Drive shafts (77% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
        • 0.17% fail on Universal joint (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Drive shafts
      • 0.055% fail on Front drive shafts (94% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Couplings
        • 0.022% fail on Constant velocity joints (97% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on General condition
    • 0.033% fail on Torsion bars
      • 0.022% fail on Attachment
      • 0.011% fail on Condition
    • 0.022% fail on Fluid suspension
      • 0.022% fail on Suspension unit
    • 0.022% fail on Bonded suspension
      • 0.022% fail on Condition
    • 0.022% fail on Sub-frames (91% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Condition
      • 0.011% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 0.011% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
  • 14% fail on Brakes (24% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Brake performance (14% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Parking brake performance (27% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Rear wheels (40% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Front wheels (46% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.73% fail on Brake imbalance
      • 0.49% fail on Brake operation (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Brake performance not tested (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Gradient hand brake (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Parking brake operation (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Hydraulic systems (70% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Components (75% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Pipes (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Hoses
        • 0.30% fail on Reservoirs (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.078% fail on Cylinders
        • 0.022% fail on Servos
        • 0.022% fail on Valves
      • 0.64% fail on Operation (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Leaks
      • 0.20% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
    • 2.7% fail on Hub components (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Brake pads (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Brake drums (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Wheel cylinder (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Brake calipers
      • 0.066% fail on Brake back plates (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Parking brake (86% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Condition (85% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Electronic parking brake
      • 0.011% fail on Fitment
    • 0.95% fail on Service brake control components (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Pedal (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Anti-slip (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Condition (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
      • 0.011% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
    • 0.27% fail on Restricted movement
    • 0.100% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.044% fail on Components
        • 0.033% fail on Servos
        • 0.011% fail on Hoses
      • 0.033% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
      • 0.011% fail on Operation
      • 0.011% fail on Leaks
    • 0.033% fail on Mechanical components (77% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Linkage
      • 0.011% fail on Cable
      • 0.011% fail on Relay lever
    • 0.033% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.011% fail on Additional braking devices
    • 0.011% fail on ABS
  • 11% fail on Steering (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 8.9% fail on Steering system (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Track rod end (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Drag link end (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Steering box (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Free play (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.74% fail on Steering box (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.48% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Steering pivot point (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Steering component (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.44% fail on Steering arm (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Intermediate drop arm (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Steering damper (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Lock stop
    • 1.7% fail on Power steering (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Other components (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Operation (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Pipes and hoses (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Pump (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.100% fail on Drive system (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Steering control (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Steering coupling (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Universal joint (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Flexible coupling
      • 0.30% fail on Steering wheel (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Steering column
      • 0.033% fail on Steering shaft
      • 0.011% fail on Steering lock
    • 0.79% fail on Prescribed areas (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Steering operation (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Locking devices (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 10.0% fail on Driver's view of the road (41% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Washers (27% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Wipers (64% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Bonnet (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Mirrors (91% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Windscreen
  • 8.5% fail on Body, Structure and General Items (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Vehicle structure (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Chassis (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Body condition (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Drivers (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Passengers front (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Passengers other
    • 1.1% fail on Seats (62% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Drivers (46% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Passengers (90% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Speedometer (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.100% fail on Body security
    • 0.066% fail on Engine mountings
    • 0.066% fail on Load security
      • 0.055% fail on Access panel (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Hinged tailboard
    • 0.011% fail on Spare wheel
  • 8.2% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions (42% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Exhaust system (82% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Fuel system (89% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on System (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Tank (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Pipe
      • 0.25% fail on Cap
      • 0.033% fail on Hose
    • 2.2% fail on Emissions
    • 0.59% fail on Emissions not tested (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 3.0% fail on Towbars (12 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Vehicle structure (13 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Towbar (9 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.011% fail on Swivelling towbar
    • 0.011% fail on Adjustable towbar
  • 2.6% fail on Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems (21% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Seat belts (21% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Prescribed areas (48% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Requirements (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Attachment (78% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Installation check
        • 0.022% fail on Belt(s)/padding (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Anchorage's
  • 2.3% fail on Tyres
    • 1.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.80% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.18% fail on Size/type
    • 0.055% fail on Valve stem
  • 1.9% fail on Registration plates and VIN (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.27% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.22% fail on Attachment
    • 0.022% fail on Halfshafts (9 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.011% fail on Hubs
    • 0.011% fail on Condition