MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : Land Rover : Defender : 1998
Land Rover Defender 1998
Tests: 3,259
Pass rate: 63.7%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or damaged. | 2.1.3(g)(ii) | Major | 17% |
| 2 | Fog lamp inoperative or rear fog lamp missing. | 4.5.1(a)(ii) | Major | 15% |
| 3 | Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.4.1(a)(ii) | Major | 13% |
| 4 | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. | 3.5(a) | Major | 11% |
| 5 | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. | 5.3.6(a)(i) | Major | 10% |
| 6 | Position lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.2.1(a)(ii) | Major | 10% |
| 7 | Steering ball joint with excessive wear. | 2.1.3(b)(i) | Major | 10% |
| 8 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 10% |
| 9 | Stop lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.3.1(a)(ii) | Major | 9% |
| 10 | Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen. | 3.4(b)(ii) | Major | 8% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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