Land Rover Defender
MOT data from 205,902 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 78.8%. Average mileage at test: 116,782 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 7,074 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 6,299 |
| a shock absorber bush excessively worn | 5,529 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 5,009 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 4,830 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 4,669 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 4,533 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 4,509 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 4,402 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 3,773 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 199,926 | 78.8% |
| Petrol | 5,609 | 79.5% |
| LP | 203 | 81.3% |
| Electric | 103 | 88.3% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 319 | 85% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated | |||
| 1984 | 2,157 | 80.1% | |
| Top failures: an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | |||
| 1985 | 3,440 | 79.6% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 1986 | 4,271 | 77% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 1987 | 4,388 | 77% | |
| Top failures: a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 1988 | 4,257 | 75.5% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 1989 | 5,593 | 75.5% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 1990 | 4,568 | 76.4% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 1991 | 4,721 | 76.7% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 1992 | 4,070 | 75% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 1993 | 5,269 | 76% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 1994 | 6,369 | 74.7% | |
| Top failures: steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 1995 | 8,287 | 75.1% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 1996 | 9,729 | 74.5% | |
| Top failures: steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 1997 | 9,117 | 76.6% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point | |||
| 1998 | 9,633 | 76.2% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point | |||
| 1999 | 6,777 | 75.6% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2000 | 4,790 | 75.5% | |
| Top failures: steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2001 | 5,476 | 75.7% | |
| Top failures: steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2002 | 6,642 | 77.3% | |
| Top failures: steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 2003 | 7,805 | 76.9% | |
| Top failures: steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a shock absorber bush excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | |||
| 2004 | 7,631 | 78.3% | |
| Top failures: steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a shock absorber bush excessively worn, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2005 | 7,308 | 77.6% | |
| Top failures: brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2006 | 6,827 | 78.7% | |
| Top failures: a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2007 | 6,978 | 79.6% | |
| Top failures: steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2008 | 6,652 | 80.1% | |
| Top failures: brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2009 | 5,745 | 79.4% | |
| Top failures: steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a shock absorber bush excessively worn | |||
| 2010 | 5,813 | 80.5% | |
| Top failures: brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a shock absorber bush excessively worn | |||
| 2011 | 6,025 | 81.1% | |
| Top failures: a shock absorber bush excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | |||
| 2012 | 5,892 | 83.4% | |
| Top failures: a shock absorber bush excessively worn, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2013 | 7,047 | 84.2% | |
| Top failures: a shock absorber bush excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2014 | 8,804 | 86.8% | |
| Top failures: a shock absorber bush excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2015 | 10,331 | 89.8% | |
| Top failures: a shock absorber bush excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2016 | 2,606 | 90.4% | |
| Top failures: a shock absorber bush excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2020 | 139 | 98.6% | |
| Top failures: number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | |||
| 2021 | 171 | 97.1% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
83,253 mi
Median
112,533 mi
75th percentile
152,112 mi
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