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Land Rover Defender 88 MOT Results

63.9% pass rate
from 5,826 tests in 2017
(24% 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.

  • 23% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (38% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Position lamps (84% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Front lamps (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Rear lamps (54% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.10% fail on Switch
    • 6.1% fail on Stop lamp (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Direction indicators (72% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 5.9% fail on Flashing type (72% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Individual lamps (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on All direction indicators (90% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Tell tales
        • 0.21% fail on Side repeaters (70% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Switch
    • 5.0% fail on Headlamps (46% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Headlamp (48% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
        • 0.31% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
      • 0.26% fail on Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale' (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.15% fail on Switch
      • 0.10% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.034% fail on Matched pair
    • 4.9% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.5% fail on Registration plate lamp
    • 2.4% fail on Horn
    • 2.3% fail on Battery (91% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 2.0% fail on Fog lamp
      • 0.43% fail on Tell tale
      • 0.15% fail on Switch
    • 0.94% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.60% fail on Lamp
      • 0.34% fail on Switch
      • 0.086% fail on Tell tale
    • 0.82% fail on Rear reflectors (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Electrical wiring (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.15% fail on Trailer electrical socket (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 14% fail on Brakes (24% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 10% fail on Brake performance (24% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Front wheels (20% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Rear wheels
      • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance (74% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Parking brake performance (30% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake operation (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake imbalance (62% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Brake performance not tested (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Gradient hand brake (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Hydraulic systems (36% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Components (33% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Pipes (40% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.00% fail on Hoses
        • 0.43% fail on Reservoirs (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Cylinders (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Servos (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Valves
      • 1.1% fail on Leaks (98% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Operation
    • 1.2% fail on Hub components (39% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Brake drums (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Wheel cylinder (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Brake pads (86% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Brake discs (84% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Brake back plates
      • 0.017% fail on Brake calipers
    • 1.0% fail on Parking brake
      • 1.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.74% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Actuating linkage mounting (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
    • 0.51% fail on Service brake control components
      • 0.51% fail on Pedal
        • 0.43% fail on Condition (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.086% fail on Anti-slip
    • 0.39% fail on Restricted movement
    • 0.14% fail on Air and vacuum systems (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Components
        • 0.034% fail on Servos
      • 0.017% fail on Operation
      • 0.017% fail on Leaks
    • 0.12% fail on Mechanical components
      • 0.034% fail on Linkage
      • 0.034% fail on Pivot
      • 0.017% fail on Cable
      • 0.017% fail on Relay lever
      • 0.017% fail on Clevis joint
    • 0.034% fail on Locking devices
  • 13% fail on Suspension (34% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Prescribed areas (80% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Spring mounting (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Component mounting (22% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Subframe mounting (95% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Shock absorbers (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Condition (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Leaf springs (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.76% fail on Shackle (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Anchor (9 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.069% fail on Other pins and bushes (11 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Condition (11 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Securing bolts (10 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Anchor bracket (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Shackle bracket (9 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Spring eye (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Spring saddle (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Spring slippers
    • 2.4% fail on Wheel bearings (39% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Front (95% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Rear (64% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Axles (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Swivel joints/housing (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on King pins
      • 0.069% fail on Axle beam (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Front suspension joints (71% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Drive shafts (78% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
        • 0.12% fail on Universal joint (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Drive shafts
      • 0.051% fail on Front drive shafts (94% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Couplings
        • 0.017% fail on Drive shafts
    • 0.086% fail on Panhard rods
      • 0.069% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment
    • 0.034% fail on Suspension arms (97% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (97% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.034% fail on Tie bars/rods (79% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment
    • 0.017% fail on General condition
    • 0.017% fail on Coil springs
      • 0.017% fail on Location
    • 0.017% fail on Fluid suspension
      • 0.017% fail on Suspension unit
    • 0.017% fail on Trailing arms
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment
    • 0.017% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
  • 10% fail on Driver's view of the road (48% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 7.8% fail on Washers (66% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Wipers (45% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Mirrors (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.086% fail on Windscreen
  • 7.6% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions (30% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Exhaust system (48% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Emissions
    • 1.9% fail on Fuel system (51% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on System (65% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Cap (91% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Tank (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Pipe
      • 0.069% fail on Hose
    • 0.22% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 5.9% fail on Steering (29% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Steering system (31% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.91% fail on Drag link end (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Free play (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Steering box (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Steering box (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Steering pivot point (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.086% fail on Steering component (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Steering arm (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.29% fail on Intermediate drop arm (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Steering damper
      • 0.034% fail on Lock stop
    • 0.62% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Steering operation
    • 0.24% fail on Steering control
      • 0.10% fail on Steering wheel
      • 0.086% fail on Steering column
      • 0.017% fail on Steering lock
      • 0.017% fail on Steering shaft
      • 0.017% fail on Steering coupling
        • 0.017% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.21% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.10% fail on Power steering (71% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.034% fail on Drive system
      • 0.017% fail on Pump
  • 5.3% fail on Body, Structure and General Items (49% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Vehicle structure (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Chassis (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Body condition
    • 0.53% fail on Doors
      • 0.31% fail on Drivers
      • 0.15% fail on Passengers front
      • 0.069% fail on Passengers other
    • 0.53% fail on Seats
      • 0.46% fail on Drivers
      • 0.33% fail on Passengers
    • 0.31% fail on Speedometer (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Engine mountings (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Body security (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Spare wheel (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 2.4% fail on Tyres
    • 1.9% fail on Condition (47% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.034% fail on Size/type
    • 0.034% fail on Valve stem
  • 1.9% fail on Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
    • 1.9% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.86% fail on Condition (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Requirements (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Prescribed areas (75% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Attachment
      • 0.017% fail on Installation check
        • 0.017% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 1.2% fail on Registration plates and VIN (42% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate
    • 0.10% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.81% fail on Towbars (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Vehicle structure (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Towbar
  • 0.27% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.26% fail on Attachment
    • 0.017% fail on Halfshafts