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Land rover DEFENDER - 2007

311.6 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2007 is 357.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Land rover DEFENDER, model year 2007. Sample size: 4,527 cars, 9,890 tests and 30,816 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 4,527 cars

The 2007 Land Rover Defender has an overall defect rate of 312 per 100 vehicles, which is 12% lower than the average for cars of the same year. Notable improvements are seen in the categories of Lights & Electrics and Wheels, Suspensions & Axles, where the Defender performs significantly better than average. However, it struggles with defects related to Steering and Equipment, showing a much higher incidence of issues compared to the average. Mileage trends indicate that as the mileage increases, the defect rate also rises, particularly in the highest mileage category. Overall, while the Defender excels in certain areas, it also exhibits notable weaknesses that potential buyers should consider.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 4,527 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 2.8% better
137.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 141.7 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
Steering
▼ 244.5% worse
68.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.0 / 100 tests
  • Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: damaged or deteriorated
  • A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
  • 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.
  • Power steering fluid leaking or system malfunctioning
Visibility
▼ 5.7% worse
28.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.5 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
  • Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
  • Obligatory mirror or device: slightly damaged or loose
  • Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
  • Wiper blade: defective
Lights & Electrics
▲ 49.0% better
52.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 102.9 / 100 tests
  • Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
  • Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
  • A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 46.9% better
166.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.0 / 100 tests
  • A shock absorber bush excessively worn
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A wheel bearing: with excessive play
  • A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
Body/Structure
▲ 10.0% better
49.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 54.8 / 100 tests
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
  • The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any towbar mounting bracket: is significantly reduced
  • Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
  • Body, cab or chassis: excessively corroded at mounting points
  • The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any towbar mounting bracket: is significantly reduced
Equipment
▼ 451.4% worse
60.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.9 / 100 tests
  • A seat belt:
  • Seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended
  • A seat belt: or flexible stalk damaged
  • A seat belt:
  • A seat belt: webbing or flexible stalk significantly stretched or weakened
Other
▼ 36.4% worse
59.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 43.9 / 100 tests
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
  • Smoke opacity levels exceed the manufacturer’s specified limit
  • Emissions test unable to be completed

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 507 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 3,087
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,752
A seat belt: webbing or flexible stalk significantly stretched or weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,322
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,218
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: damaged or deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 1,133
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,073
A shock absorber bush excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,054
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 965
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 955
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 856

Serious faults (Top 10)

Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 486
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 410
A shock absorber bush excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 362
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 245
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
FAIL
Occurrences: 245
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 244
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 222
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 220
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 208
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 180