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Land Rover Defender 88 MOT Results

64.4% pass rate
from 3,482 tests in 2020
(29% 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 88 is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (51% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Stop lamp (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Direction indicators (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Flashing type (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Individual direction indicators (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on All direction indicators (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Switch (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.086% fail on Side repeaters (87% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Headlamps (62% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Headlamp (58% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Dipswitch (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Matched pair
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.34% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.5% fail on Position lamps (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Position lamp (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.086% fail on Switch
    • 2.8% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.4% fail on Horn
      • 1.1% fail on Battery(ies) (68% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.11% fail on Trailer electrical socket (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.14% fail on Switch
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (39% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Rear reflectors (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.34% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.029% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.086% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.086% fail on Switch
  • 12% fail on Brakes (30% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 9.5% fail on Brake performance (32% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 5.9% fail on Service brake performance (77% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 4.9% fail on Rbt (51% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance (35% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake imbalance (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Decelerometer (10 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance (11 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.029% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (31% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.66% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.029% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.029% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (26% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.92% fail on Rbt (sp) (66% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Brake performance not tested (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Parking brake performance (77% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt (83% better than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Parking brake performance (84% better than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.057% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (83% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.029% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.029% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.029% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.029% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.66% fail on Brake discs and drums (88% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Brake drums (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.52% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.29% fail on Brake linings (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.086% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.057% fail on Rod (12 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Clevis joint
    • 1.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.72% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.52% fail on Pedal
      • 0.26% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.66% fail on Parking brake control (77% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Lever (77% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Air brake cylinder/actuator
    • 0.52% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Prescribed areas (200% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.086% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on Other braking system component
        • 0.029% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
    • 0.46% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.17% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.14% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.086% fail on Servos
      • 0.086% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.029% fail on Valves
    • 0.29% fail on Air and vacuum systems (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Servos (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Operation (10 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
    • 0.20% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 9.8% fail on Visibility (53% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 7.3% fail on Washers (69% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Wipers (41% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on View to rear
      • 0.26% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.17% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.057% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.029% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.029% fail on Window
    • 0.029% fail on Driver's view
  • 9.8% fail on Suspension (20% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.1% fail on Springs (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Leaf springs (11 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Shackle pins and bushes (11 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts (21 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Leaf spring (10 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Anchor pins and bushes (19 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Shackle bracket (10 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Anchor bracket (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Spring saddle
      • 1.2% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.6% fail on Axles (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Swivel joints/housing (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on King pins
      • 0.086% fail on Stub axle (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Axle
    • 0.75% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.26% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.086% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.086% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.057% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.029% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.086% fail on Suspension arms (95% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Pins and bushes (90% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.057% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.057% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 8.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (28% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.3% fail on Chassis (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Chassis condition (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Strengthening plate (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Fuel system (48% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.34% fail on Tank (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on System (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Pipe
      • 0.057% fail on Hose
    • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.1% fail on Transmission
      • 1.1% fail on Prop shafts (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Prop shaft (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.057% fail on Halfshafts (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.029% fail on Joints
    • 0.52% fail on Doors
      • 0.34% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.23% fail on Door condition
        • 0.086% fail on Catch (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Hinge
      • 0.17% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
        • 0.029% fail on Catch
    • 0.46% fail on Seats
      • 0.40% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.26% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.37% fail on Towbar
      • 0.34% fail on Vehicle structure
      • 0.057% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.34% fail on Body
      • 0.20% fail on Other body component
      • 0.086% fail on Mounting fixings
      • 0.057% fail on Panel
    • 0.20% fail on Engine mounting (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.086% fail on Bracket
    • 0.20% fail on Floor
    • 0.14% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.057% fail on Spare wheel (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Spare wheel condition
      • 0.029% fail on Carrier
    • 0.029% fail on Cabs
      • 0.029% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.029% fail on Undertray
  • 6.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (43% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (31% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.9% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.26% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.14% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 1.5% fail on Compression ignition (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.95% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual (23 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.14% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.057% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Fluid leaks (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Engine oil leaks (77% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Transmission oil leaks (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 4.6% fail on Steering
    • 2.9% fail on Steering linkage components (51% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.83% fail on Drag link end (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Intermediate drop arm (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.23% fail on Other components (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Steering linkage
        • 0.086% fail on Steering component
      • 0.11% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.057% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.029% fail on Lock stop
    • 1.0% fail on Steering play (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Steering box (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Steering gear (55% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Steering box (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Operation (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Power steering (68% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Pump
      • 0.029% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.029% fail on Rams
      • 0.029% fail on Other components
    • 0.057% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.057% fail on Steering column
    • 0.029% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.029% fail on Universal joint
  • 1.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.6% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.80% fail on Condition (89% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Requirements (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Prescribed areas (78% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Attachment
  • 1.5% fail on Tyres
    • 0.98% fail on Condition
    • 0.46% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.14% fail on Size/type
  • 0.95% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.89% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.086% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.34% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Speedometer (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 0.26% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.23% fail on Attachment
    • 0.029% fail on Condition