1992 Land Rover Defender 130 — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 1992 perform at MOT as they age
34 years
Current Age
40.6%
Latest Pass Rate
32
Total Tests (All Years)
125,578 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Compared to Average at Age 17
This car: 40.6%
Average: 53.5%
⚠️ 12.9% below average (9249 models compared)
How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2009High Fail Rate
40.6%
Age (yrs) 17Tests 32Avg Mileage 125,578Top Failure Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 43.8%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 1992 Land Rover Defender 130, with age trends.
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
43.8%
— Consistent
Brakes
34.4%
— Consistent
Body, Structure and General Items
31.3%
— Consistent
Suspension
28.1%
— Consistent
Steering
18.8%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment | 43.8% (17 yrs) | 43.8% (17 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Brakes | 34.4% (17 yrs) | 34.4% (17 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Body, Structure and General Items | 31.3% (17 yrs) | 31.3% (17 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Suspension | 28.1% (17 yrs) | 28.1% (17 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Steering | 18.8% (17 yrs) | 18.8% (17 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how Land Rover Defender 130 cars manufactured in 1992 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2009 to 2009, covering 32 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.