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Land Rover Defender MOT Results

62.9% pass rate
from 11,106 tests in 2021
(39% 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.

  • 21% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (71% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 6.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 6.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Switch (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Direction indicators (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Flashing type (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Individual direction indicators (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Side repeaters (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.98% fail on All direction indicators (84% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Switch (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Stop lamp (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Headlamp aim (37% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim (34% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (62% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamps (40% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp (43% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (75% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.5% fail on Horn (28% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Electrical wiring (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Battery(ies) (55% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Trailer electrical socket (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Rear reflectors (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Main beam tell-tale (76% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Hazard warning (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Switch (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Position lamps (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Position lamp (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Switch (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on All position lamps
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (89% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Chassis (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Chassis condition (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Exhaust system (68% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Transmission (47% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Prop shafts (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Joints (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Prop shaft (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Flexible couplings
        • 0.018% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.054% fail on Halfshafts (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Drive shafts (96% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.018% fail on Joints (98% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.0090% fail on Bearing housing
    • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure (67% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (70% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.0090% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 1.7% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Front passenger's door (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.82% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Hinge (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.0090% fail on Pillar
        • 0.0090% fail on Catch
      • 0.70% fail on Driver's door (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.072% fail on Hinge (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Catch (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.20% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0090% fail on Pillar
    • 1.2% fail on Fuel system (45% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Tank (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (65% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Pipe
      • 0.14% fail on Hose
      • 0.045% fail on System
    • 1.0% fail on Seats (62% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Driver's seat (37% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Passenger's seat (90% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Body (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Other body component (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Mounting fixings (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Panel
      • 0.027% fail on Body condition
      • 0.018% fail on Pillar
    • 0.38% fail on Cabs (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.0090% fail on Steps
      • 0.0090% fail on Cab condition
      • 0.0090% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.27% fail on Floor (68% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Towbar (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Vehicle structure (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Other towbar components (9 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.0090% fail on Towbar condition
      • 0.0090% fail on Coupling
      • 0.0090% fail on Safety device
    • 0.13% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.063% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.054% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0090% fail on Bracket
    • 0.027% fail on Load security
      • 0.018% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0090% fail on Tailgate condition
      • 0.0090% fail on Access panel
    • 0.0090% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0090% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.0090% fail on Passenger compartment
    • 0.0090% fail on Undertray
  • 11% fail on Suspension (54% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (37% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Wheel bearings (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Suspension arms (38% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.28% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint (55% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.8% fail on Axles (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Swivel joints/housing (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on King pins
      • 0.063% fail on Axle
      • 0.063% fail on Stub axle (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Other suspension component (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.054% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.78% fail on Springs
      • 0.41% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.22% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.14% fail on Mounting (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Leaf springs (88% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Shackle pins and bushes
        • 0.0090% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts
      • 0.0090% fail on Bonded suspension units
        • 0.0090% fail on Bonded suspension unit
    • 0.77% fail on Shock absorbers (74% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Suspension rods (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Suspension rod (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0090% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0090% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.49% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.099% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.090% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.045% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.045% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.045% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.027% fail on Linkage
    • 0.027% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.018% fail on Bellows (11 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.0090% fail on Other components
    • 0.018% fail on Macpherson strut (83% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.0090% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0090% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.018% fail on Sub-frames (96% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.0090% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0090% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 10% fail on Steering (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 7.8% fail on Steering linkage components (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Track rod end (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Ball joint (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Drag link end (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Other components (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Steering linkage (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Steering component (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Locking devices (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Intermediate drop arm (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Steering arm (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Lock stop (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Power steering (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Other components (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Operation (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Pump (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Pipes and hoses (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Rams (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.99% fail on Steering box (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Operation
    • 0.60% fail on Steering play (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Steering box (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Steering wheel (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Steering coupling (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Universal joint (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.0090% fail on Flexible coupling
    • 0.099% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0090% fail on Steering shaft
  • 10% fail on Brakes (17% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Brake performance (17% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (24% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (41% better than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (43% better than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.73% fail on Service brake performance (43% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance (32% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (38% better than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance (42% better than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.0090% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.26% fail on Decelerometer (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.0090% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0090% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0090% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (27% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.96% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.88% fail on Rbt (sp) (65% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Brake performance not tested (84% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Parking brake performance (80% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (84% better than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Parking brake performance (83% better than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.018% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (93% better than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.0090% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.018% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0090% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.018% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0090% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0090% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Brake drums (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Brake pads (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Brake linings (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.036% fail on Cable
        • 0.036% fail on Linkage
        • 0.018% fail on Lever
        • 0.0090% fail on Clevis joint
    • 2.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes (85% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Pedal (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Hand lever (94% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Other braking system component (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
      • 0.045% fail on Other components
    • 0.57% fail on Parking brake control (98% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Lever (98% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.26% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.30% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.26% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.099% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.090% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.036% fail on Servos
      • 0.036% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.23% fail on Air and vacuum systems (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Servos (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Leaks
      • 0.018% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
      • 0.0090% fail on Operation
  • 8.8% fail on Visibility (39% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Washers (28% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Wipers (59% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Bonnet (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on View to rear
      • 0.18% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.072% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.063% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0090% fail on Window
  • 4.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (22% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Compression ignition (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.95% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Emissions not tested (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.018% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0090% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
          • 0.0090% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0090% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.0090% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 1.3% fail on Spark ignition (65% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Non catalyst emissions (66% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Emissions not tested (59% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.090% fail on Catalyst emissions (69% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Fluid leaks (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Engine oil leaks (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Other leaks (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Transmission oil leaks (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.027% fail on Noise suppression (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Sound deadening material (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 2.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (36% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Seat belts (36% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Condition (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Prescribed areas (40% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Requirements (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Attachment (88% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.0090% fail on Pre-tensioners
  • 1.6% fail on Identification of the vehicle (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plates (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 1.6% fail on Tyres (23% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Condition (39% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.099% fail on Size/type
  • 0.28% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Speedometer (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 0.23% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.18% fail on Attachment
    • 0.027% fail on Condition
    • 0.018% fail on Hubs
  • 0.063% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.054% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.0090% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 0.027% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Steps and stairs (11 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Steps (11 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.0090% fail on Doors
      • 0.0090% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors