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Land Rover Defender 109 MOT Results

65.9% pass rate
from 724 tests in 2020
(25% 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.

  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (40% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Stop lamp (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.2% fail on Position lamps (99% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Position lamp (91% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Switch
    • 3.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.69% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.28% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.14% fail on Switch
    • 2.9% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.2% fail on Horn
      • 0.69% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 2.6% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.41% fail on Switch
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.69% fail on Rear reflectors (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.28% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.14% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.14% fail on Switch
  • 13% fail on Brakes (32% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 9.8% fail on Brake performance (36% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (58% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (10 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (16 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 4.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.83% fail on Decelerometer (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.83% fail on Service brake performance (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 1.5% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.14% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt
          • 0.14% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 1.5% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Pedal (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.97% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.97% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.55% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.28% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.28% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.28% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.14% fail on Brake linings
        • 0.14% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.14% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.14% fail on Relay lever
    • 0.69% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.41% fail on Servos (20 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.14% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.69% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.69% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.55% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.55% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.41% fail on Lever
    • 0.28% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.28% fail on Servos (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (81% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Chassis (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Chassis condition (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Transmission
      • 1.7% fail on Prop shafts (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.97% fail on Joints (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Prop shaft (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.14% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.14% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 1.5% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.55% fail on Pipe
      • 0.55% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.41% fail on Tank
      • 0.14% fail on System
    • 1.1% fail on Towbar (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Vehicle structure (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.97% fail on Seats
      • 0.83% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.55% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.55% fail on Doors
      • 0.28% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.28% fail on Door condition
      • 0.28% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.28% fail on Door condition
    • 0.41% fail on Engine mounting (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Bracket (10 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.41% fail on Body
      • 0.14% fail on Body condition
      • 0.14% fail on Mounting fixings
      • 0.14% fail on Panel
    • 0.14% fail on Floor
    • 0.14% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 12% fail on Suspension (49% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (76% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Springs (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Leaf springs (11 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Shackle pins and bushes (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Leaf spring (15 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Anchor pins and bushes (26 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts (16 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Shackle bracket
      • 1.2% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.14% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.8% fail on Axles (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Axle (9 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Swivel joints/housing (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.14% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.14% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 7.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (85% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (59% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.5% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.55% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.41% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 1.4% fail on Compression ignition (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Emissions not tested (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
        • 0.14% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.14% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 2.3% fail on Fluid leaks (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Engine oil leaks (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Transmission oil leaks (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.28% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 7.6% fail on Visibility
    • 5.4% fail on Washers
    • 3.6% fail on Wipers
    • 0.41% fail on View to rear
      • 0.41% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.5% fail on Steering
    • 1.9% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.97% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.41% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.41% fail on Intermediate drop arm (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Other components
        • 0.14% fail on Steering component
        • 0.14% fail on Steering linkage
    • 1.2% fail on Steering play (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Steering box (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.83% fail on Steering box (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Operation
    • 0.97% fail on Prescribed areas (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.14% fail on Power steering
      • 0.14% fail on Other components
    • 0.14% fail on Steering shaft
    • 0.14% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.14% fail on Universal joint
  • 1.8% fail on Tyres
    • 1.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.69% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.5% fail on Identification of the vehicle (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.14% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 1.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.69% fail on Condition
      • 0.41% fail on Requirements
      • 0.28% fail on Attachment
      • 0.14% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.28% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.28% fail on Speedometer