68 Model Years Analyzed
Land Rover Defender
MOT Pass Rate & Statistics
Average pass rate across all model years (1901-2023), based on 132,856 DVSA recorded tests.
78.3%
Average Pass Rate
68
Model Years
133k
Tests Analyzed
Most Tested Year
2015 Land Rover Defender MOT Pass Rate & Common Failures
Pass Rate by Year
3 tests
2 tests
6 tests
48 tests
13 tests
7 tests
20 tests
2,087 tests
7,860 tests
7,117 tests
5,466 tests
4,857 tests
5,248 tests
5,161 tests
4,625 tests
4,995 tests
5,183 tests
5,061 tests
5,463 tests
5,605 tests
5,840 tests
5,112 tests
4,087 tests
3,942 tests
3,993 tests
4,620 tests
4,536 tests
4,604 tests
3,740 tests
3,073 tests
2,513 tests
1,918 tests
2,244 tests
2,126 tests
2,422 tests
1,864 tests
2,122 tests
2,186 tests
1,642 tests
1,002 tests
297 tests
33 tests
6 tests
8 tests
4 tests
5 tests
2 tests
5 tests
4 tests
5 tests
7 tests
14 tests
11 tests
8 tests
1 tests
7 tests
1 tests
3 tests
3 tests
1 tests
5 tests
2 tests
4 tests
1 tests
3 tests
1 tests
1 tests
1 tests
Most Common Failures Across All Years
- 1Fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
- 2Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
- 3A shock absorber bush excessively worn
- 4A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
- 5A wheel bearing with excessive play
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average MOT pass rate for a Land Rover Defender?
The Land Rover Defender has an average 78.3% MOT pass rate across model years 1901 to 2023, based on DVSA test data.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Land Rover Defender?
The most common MOT failure reasons for the Land Rover Defender across all years are: fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a shock absorber bush excessively worn. These are typical wear items that can often be checked and addressed before your test.
Which Land Rover Defender year has the best MOT pass rate?
MOT pass rates vary by year - newer models typically have higher pass rates. Check our year-by-year breakdown above to compare pass rates for specific Land Rover Defender model years.