MOT reliability
Rover Defender
4 vehicles · 51 completed MOT tests analysed
73%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Rover Defender vehicles and 51 completed MOT tests, the Rover Defender has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 66,581 miles.
4
Vehicles
51
MOT tests
3,150
Avg miles / year
3.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Rover Defender problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Rover Defender MOT tests:
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Other57%
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Brakes14%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
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Emissions & nuisance10%
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Steering6%
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Body & structure2%
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Visibility1%
Rover Defender pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (3), Petrol (1)
Most common Rover Defender MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Rover Defender MOT tests:
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (6 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (3 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (3 times)
- Nearside Front seat base corroded (2 times)
- Oil leak engine (2 times)
- Oil leak gearbox (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
Rover Defender pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 21 | 81% | 39,017 |
| 1970 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 74,863 |
| 1965 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 81,017 |
| 1963 | 1 | 18 | 50% | 71,428 |
Rover Defender reliability FAQ
Across 4 Rover Defender vehicles in our MOT data,
73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about
3.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Rover Defender MOT issues are:
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3); Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3).
The typical Rover Defender in our data has covered around
66,581 miles.
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