MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : Land Rover : Defender : 1997

Land Rover Defender 1997

Tests: 3,187

Pass rate: 61.22%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Fog lamp inoperative or rear fog lamp missing.4.5.1(a)(ii)Major15%
2Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or damaged.2.1.3(g)(ii)Major14%
3Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative.4.4.1(a)(ii)Major11%
4Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting.5.3.6(a)(i)Major11%
5Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.3.5(a)Major11%
6Headlamp aim outwith limits.4.1.2(a)Major10%
7Exhaust system leaking or insecure.6.1.2(a)Major10%
8Position lamp missing or inoperative.4.2.1(a)(ii)Major9%
9Steering ball joint with excessive wear.2.1.3(b)(i)Major9%
10Shock absorber bush excessively worn.5.3.2(c)Major8%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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