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Land Rover Defender E5*2007/46*0092

16.8%

16.8% failed (402 of 2392)

country average 20.8%, index 81

3-5 years

Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 20/09/2026

from 2016

Based on 3 sources, each with its own reference date

Based on 3 sources, see the topics below

Key points to know

  • Recalls

    4 results · EU Safety Gate, data up to and including 25/09/2026

  • Insurance loss

    3 results · IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2026

    Based on American insurance claims for this model. This does not automatically apply to this country

Recalls

Our EU Safety Gate feed only goes back to 17 July 2026

NHTSA

We could not check NHTSA for this model

EU Safety Gate
  • Official item from EU Safety Gate

    EU Safety Gate, data up to and including 31/07/2026

  • Official item from EU Safety Gate

    EU Safety Gate, data up to and including 17/07/2026

  • Official item from EU Safety Gate

    EU Safety Gate, data up to and including 10/07/2026

  • Official item from EU Safety Gate

    EU Safety Gate, data up to and including 25/09/2026

Safety rating

American crash test (NHTSA)

NHTSA SafetyRatings

American crash-test rating (NHTSA), for the American market. It does not automatically apply to this country

No safety rating found at NHTSA SafetyRatings, checked through 2026

Insurance loss

Compared with the US average. Not a chance of defects

IIHS/HLDI

Based on American insurance claims for this model. This does not automatically apply to this country

  • IIHS/HLDI loss index: Defender 110 4dr 4WD

    According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for Defender 110 4dr 4WD is 107. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.

    IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2026

  • IIHS/HLDI loss index: Defender 110 4dr 4WD

    According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for Defender 110 4dr 4WD is 117. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.

    IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2026

  • IIHS/HLDI loss index: Defender 110 4dr 4WD

    According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for Defender 110 4dr 4WD is 111. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.

    IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2026

Inspection statistics for these model years

CZ STKNot checked recently
  • 0 to 2 years: 1,195 inspections
  • 3 to 5 years: 2,157 inspections
  • 6 to 8 years: 2,228 inspections
  • 9 to 11 years: 2,738 inspections

9 to 11 years: 2,738 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 803 of the 2738 Czech inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 507 of the 2738 Czech inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 328 of the 2738 Czech inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 299 of the 2738 Czech inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Steering

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 217 of the 2738 Czech inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

and 4 more

0 to 2 years: 1,195 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Identification of the vehicle

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 31 of the 1195 Czech inspection data, age 0-2 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 10 of the 1195 Czech inspection data, age 0-2 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 10 of the 1195 Czech inspection data, age 0-2 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

3 to 5 years: 2,157 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 179 of the 2157 Czech inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 131 of the 2157 Czech inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 83 of the 2157 Czech inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Identification of the vehicle

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 62 of the 2157 Czech inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 48 of the 2157 Czech inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

and 3 more

6 to 8 years: 2,228 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 474 of the 2228 Czech inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 327 of the 2228 Czech inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 187 of the 2228 Czech inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 145 of the 2228 Czech inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Steering

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 107 of the 2228 Czech inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

and 4 more

DVSA MOT-statistiekNot checked recently
  • 3 to 5 years: 12,702 inspections
  • 9 to 11 years: 15,360 inspections

9 to 11 years: 15,360 inspections

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 3483 of the 15360 British MOT statistics, age 9-11 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

3 to 5 years: 12,702 inspections

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1202 of the 12702 British MOT statistics, age 3-5 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 222 of the 2548 British MOT statistics, age 3-5 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister)
  • 0 to 2 years: 427 inspections
  • 3 to 5 years: 2,392 inspections
  • 6 to 8 years: 440 inspections
  • 9 to 11 years: 1,433 inspections

3 to 5 years: 2,392 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 225 of the 2392 Dutch inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 20/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 191 of the 2392 Dutch inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 20/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Visibility

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 58 of the 2392 Dutch inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 20/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 12 of the 2392 Dutch inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 20/09/2026

0 to 2 years: 427 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 31 of the 427 Dutch inspection data, age 0-2 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 20/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 21 of the 427 Dutch inspection data, age 0-2 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 20/09/2026

6 to 8 years: 440 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 71 of the 440 Dutch inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 20/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 37 of the 440 Dutch inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 20/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Visibility

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 26 of the 440 Dutch inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 20/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Other equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 15 of the 440 Dutch inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 20/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Nuisance

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 14 of the 440 Dutch inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 20/09/2026

and 1 more

9 to 11 years: 1,433 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 283 of the 1433 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 20/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 134 of the 1433 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 20/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Visibility

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 114 of the 1433 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 20/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Other equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 56 of the 1433 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 20/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Steering

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 54 of the 1433 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 20/09/2026

and 3 more

See the inspection statistics for all generations of Defender

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Inspections by country and age

This table shows, per age, how many cars of this model fail inspection, by country. An index of 100 is that country's average for that age.

AgeNetherlandsUnited KingdomCzechiaIrelandNO
0-2 years

12.7% failed (54 of 427)

country average 18.2%, index 69

No data

No data

No data

No data

3-5 years

16.8% failed (402 of 2392)

country average 20.8%, index 81

9.3% failed (1424 of 15250)

country average 12.8%, index 73

No data

Too few inspections

No data

6-8 years

30% failed (132 of 440)

country average 28.6%, index 105

No data

No data

No data

No data

9-11 years

36.1% failed (517 of 1433)

country average 33.6%, index 107

22.7% failed (3483 of 15360)

country average 28.1%, index 81

No data

No data

No data

Czechia only counts serious defects, severity B or C. The Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Norway count every inspection with a real defect.

Finland is not in this table. Finland counts defect points, not cars with a defect.

100 is that country's average for that age.

Buyer knowledge and checklist

Before you buy: the inspection requirement in this country, plus a checklist for the test drive.

Periodic inspection: APK (Algemene Periodieke Keuring, the Dutch periodic roadworthiness test): from 2 to 8 years old: every 2 years; diesel: annually from the first test onwards; other fuels: annually from 8 years old

Kentekenregister, checked on 05/08/2026

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Frequently asked questions

What are the known problems with a Land Rover Defender E5*2007/46*0092?

Recalls: 4 results (EU Safety Gate, data up to and including 25/09/2026). Insurance loss: 3 results (IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2026). Each point is worked out below with its source and reference date.

Are there any known recalls for the Land Rover Defender E5*2007/46*0092?

4 recalls recorded with EU Safety Gate, data up to and including 25/09/2026.

Which defects are found most often at inspection for a Land Rover Defender?

Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system. Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 283 of the 1433 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr. Dutch inspection data, data up to and including 20/09/2026. More age groups and categories are available in the inspection statistics on this page.

Where does this data come from?

EU Safety Gate (data up to and including 25/09/2026), CZ STK (data up to and including 03/07/2026), DVSA MOT-statistiek (data up to and including 2025), NHTSA Manufacturer Communications (data up to and including 2026), IIHS/HLDI (data up to and including 2026), GDV Typklassenverzeichnis (data up to and including 2024), Dutch inspection data (data up to and including 20/09/2026). Every fact here has its own source and reference date.

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By Jon Mase, Plateop

Sources

  • EU Safety Gate, data up to and including 25/09/2026
  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communications, data up to and including 2026
  • NHTSA SafetyRatings, data up to and including 2026
  • IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2026

Other generations of Defender

Citing this data

Plateop, Land Rover Defender, inspection statistics Netherlands, reference date 2026-09-20, https://nederland.plateop.com/en/modellen/land-rover/defender

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