Land Rover Defender: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 7.5% of Land Rover Defender MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2000, 2009 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 18,885 | 8.4% |
| 2008 | 22,691 | 8.1% |
| 2009 | 21,539 | 8.2% |
| 2014 | 33,531 | 4.7% |
| 2015 | 37,489 | 4.1% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.