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Land rover DEFENDER - 2010

269.7 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2010 is 296.9 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Land rover DEFENDER, model year 2010. Sample size: 4,466 cars, 9,608 tests and 25,911 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 4,466 cars

The 2010 Land Rover Defender has an overall defect rate of 270 per 100 vehicles, which is 8.4% lower than the average for cars of the same year. Notably, while tyre wear is common, the Defender stands out positively in categories like Lights & Electrics and Wheels, Suspensions & Axles, with defect rates significantly below average. However, it has a higher incidence of defects in Steering and Equipment compared to its peers, particularly in the over-124,000 miles category, where it shows a sharp increase in defects. This model's performance indicates a mixed reliability profile, excelling in some areas while facing challenges in others.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 4,466 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 14.3% worse
131.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 114.9 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
Steering
▼ 212.4% worse
52.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 16.9 / 100 tests
  • Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: damaged or deteriorated
  • Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
  • Power steering pipe, hose or wiring: excessively damaged or corroded
  • A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
  • A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
Visibility
▼ 12.1% worse
25.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 22.4 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
  • Wiper blade: defective
  • 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
Lights & Electrics
▲ 31.4% better
53.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 77.6 / 100 tests
  • 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
  • Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
  • 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
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 47.7% better
149.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 285.3 / 100 tests
  • A shock absorber bush excessively worn
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
Body/Structure
▲ 0.6% better
36.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 36.3 / 100 tests
  • Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
  • The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any towbar mounting bracket: is significantly reduced
  • The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any towbar mounting bracket: is significantly reduced
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
  • Body, cab or chassis: excessively corroded at mounting points
Equipment
▼ 458.0% worse
45.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.1 / 100 tests
  • A seat belt: webbing or flexible stalk significantly stretched or weakened
  • A seat belt: or flexible stalk damaged
  • A seat belt:
  • A seat belt:
  • Seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended
Other
▼ 42.7% worse
46.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 32.3 / 100 tests
  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
  • Emissions test unable to be completed
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
  • Smoke opacity levels exceed default limit

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 497 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: 3,025
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,983
A shock absorber bush excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,335
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,076
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 988
A seat belt: webbing or flexible stalk significantly stretched or weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 928
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: damaged or deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 874
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 846
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 692
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 680

Serious faults (Top 10)

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 416
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 389
A shock absorber bush excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 333
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
FAIL
Occurrences: 269
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 251
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 235
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 220
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 208
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 175
Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
FAIL
Occurrences: 151