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Land Rover Defender 110 MOT Results
60.5% pass rate
from 1,979 tests in 2017
(36% 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 110 is unusually good or bad.
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26% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(61% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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6.7% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(200% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 6.1% fail on Fog lamp (200% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Tell tale (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Switch (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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6.7% fail on
Position lamps
(86% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 4.2% fail on Front lamps (95% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Rear lamps (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Switch (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.25% fail on All position lamps
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6.3% fail on
Headlamps
(84% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 5.6% fail on Headlamp (82% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.61% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
(160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.61% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale' (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Switch (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.051% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.051% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
- 0.051% fail on Dipswitch
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6.0% fail on
Direction indicators
(76% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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6.0% fail on
Flashing type
(76% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Individual lamps (75% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Side repeaters (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 1.1% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.45% fail on Tell tales
- 0.35% fail on Switch
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6.0% fail on
Flashing type
(76% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 5.5% fail on Headlamp aim
- 5.1% fail on Stop lamp (74% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Registration plate lamp
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2.8% fail on
Hazard warning
(2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Lamp (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.96% fail on Switch (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.76% fail on Tell tale (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Horn
- 0.76% fail on Battery
- 0.61% fail on Electrical wiring (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.61% fail on Rear reflectors (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.35% fail on Trailer electrical socket (11 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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6.7% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(200% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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14% fail on
Suspension
(43% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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5.2% fail on
Prescribed areas
(31% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 4.0% fail on Component mounting (46% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Spring mounting (90% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Subframe mounting
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3.0% fail on
Shock absorbers
(200% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Condition (200% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 1.3% fail on Rear (91% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Front
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1.7% 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)
- 0.15% fail on King pins
- 0.051% fail on Axle beam
- 0.051% fail on Stub axle
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1.0% fail on
Suspension arms
- 0.91% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.051% fail on Condition
- 0.051% fail on Attachment
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0.96% fail on
Radius arms
(7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.81% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Attachment (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Condition
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0.96% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.45% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.25% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.15% fail on Attachment
- 0.10% fail on Linkage condition
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0.81% fail on
Trailing arms
(5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.76% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Attachment
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0.81% fail on
Tie bars/rods
(3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.81% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Condition
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0.40% fail on
Panhard rods
(5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Attachment (9 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.40% fail on
Torque/reaction arms
(7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Condition
- 0.051% fail on Attachment
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0.35% fail on
Leaf springs
- 0.10% fail on Condition
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0.10% fail on
Pins and bushes
- 0.10% fail on Shackle
- 0.10% fail on Securing bolts
- 0.051% fail on Spring eye
- 0.051% fail on Anchor bracket
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0.35% fail on
Coil springs
- 0.20% fail on Location
- 0.15% fail on Condition
- 0.25% fail on Front suspension joints (73% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Drive shafts
(85% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.10% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.10% fail on Universal joint
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0.051% fail on
Front drive shafts
- 0.051% fail on Constant velocity joints
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0.10% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
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0.051% fail on
Torsion bars
- 0.051% fail on Attachment
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0.051% fail on
Bonded suspension
- 0.051% fail on Condition
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5.2% fail on
Prescribed areas
(31% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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13% fail on
Brakes
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6.7% fail on
Brake performance
(20% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Rear wheels (39% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Front wheels (43% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
- 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance (46% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.66% fail on Brake operation (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.56% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.20% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.051% fail on Gradient hand brake
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5.8% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(71% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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4.4% fail on
Components
(70% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 3.5% fail on Pipes (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.81% fail on Hoses
- 0.25% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.10% fail on Servos
- 0.051% fail on Cylinders
- 1.1% fail on Operation (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Leaks
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4.4% fail on
Components
(70% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Hub components
(100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.86% fail on Brake pads (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Brake discs (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Brake drums (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Wheel cylinder
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1.6% fail on
Parking brake
(86% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Condition (87% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Service brake control components
(2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Pedal
(2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.71% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.66% fail on Anti-slip (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Pedal
(2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.86% 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)
- 0.051% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
- 0.20% fail on Restricted movement
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0.051% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.051% fail on Cable
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6.7% fail on
Brake performance
(20% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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11% fail on
Steering
(140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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8.7% fail on
Steering system
(140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Track rod end (89% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Drag link end (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Ball joint (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Steering box (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.66% fail on
Free play
(190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.66% fail on Steering box (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Steering arm (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.45% fail on
Other components
(2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Steering pivot point
- 0.20% fail on Steering component (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Intermediate drop arm (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Steering damper
- 0.10% fail on Lock stop (10 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Power steering
(2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Operation (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.25% fail on Pump (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Drive system (11 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.81% fail on Steering operation (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.76% fail on Prescribed areas (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.71% fail on
Steering control
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0.35% fail on
Steering coupling
(2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.35% fail on Universal joint (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Steering wheel
- 0.051% fail on Steering lock
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0.35% fail on
Steering coupling
(2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Locking devices
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8.7% fail on
Steering system
(140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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9.8% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(38% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 5.7% fail on Washers
- 5.3% fail on Wipers (88% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.35% fail on Bonnet (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Windscreen
- 0.30% fail on Mirrors
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8.9% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(54% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 4.9% fail on Exhaust system (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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2.5% fail on
Fuel system
(100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 1.5% fail on System (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Tank (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Pipe
- 0.30% fail on Hose
- 0.10% fail on Cap
- 2.0% fail on Emissions
- 0.86% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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8.3% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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3.7% fail on
Vehicle structure
(2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Chassis (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Body condition (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Doors
(2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.96% fail on Drivers (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.66% fail on Passengers front (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Passengers other (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Seats
(90% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.86% fail on Passengers (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.56% fail on Drivers
- 0.25% fail on Speedometer
- 0.051% fail on Engine mountings
- 0.051% fail on Body security
- 0.051% fail on Spare wheel
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3.7% fail on
Vehicle structure
(2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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3.2% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(49% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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3.2% fail on
Seat belts
(50% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Condition (200% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.81% fail on Requirements (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Attachment
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3.2% fail on
Seat belts
(50% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Tyres
(41% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Condition
- 1.2% fail on Tread depth
- 0.20% fail on Size/type
- 0.051% fail on Valve stem
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2.4% fail on
Towbars
(9 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Vehicle structure (9 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Towbar (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
(110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Registration plate (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
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0.20% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.20% fail on Attachment