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Land rover DEFENDER - 2023

10.0 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2023 is 36.8 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Land rover DEFENDER, model year 2023. Sample size: 195 cars, 290 tests and 29 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 195 cars

The 2023 Land Rover Defender exhibits a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with only 10 defects per 100 vehicles, compared to the average of 36. The model excels in several categories, particularly in brakes, steering, and visibility, where it shows a marked improvement over the average rates. Notably, there are no defects reported for steering or body structure, indicating strong performance in these areas. Mileage trends suggest that defects are slightly higher in the lower mileage brackets, but the Defender's defect rates remain consistently low across the board. Overall, the Defender stands out as a reliable choice within its segment.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 195 cars

More model years for Land rover DEFENDER

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 61.4% better
3.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.8 / 100 tests
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution
Steering
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.3 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 51.7% better
2.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.8 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
  • Windscreen or window excessively tinted: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
  • Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
Lights & Electrics
▲ 92.0% better
0.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.7 / 100 tests
  • A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 71.6% better
13.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 46.2 / 100 tests
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Body/Structure
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.0 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.3 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.1 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 263 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)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 13
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Windscreen or window excessively tinted: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 2
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2
Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 1

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 1