MOT reliability
Rover Defender tdi
1 vehicles · 12 completed MOT tests analysed
92%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1 Rover Defender tdi vehicles and 12 completed MOT tests, the Rover Defender tdi has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 140,903 miles.
1
Vehicles
12
MOT tests
1,839
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Rover Defender tdi problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Rover Defender tdi MOT tests:
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Brakes45%
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Steering27%
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Other18%
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Emissions & nuisance18%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
Rover Defender tdi pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (1)
Most common Rover Defender tdi MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Rover Defender tdi MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (1 times)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
- Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (1 times)
- Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a)) (1 times)
- Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
Rover Defender tdi pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 | 12 | 92% | 140,903 |
Rover Defender tdi reliability FAQ
Across 1 Rover Defender tdi vehicles in our MOT data,
92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Rover Defender tdi MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)); Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)); Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)).
The typical Rover Defender tdi in our data has covered around
140,903 miles.
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