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90 RSH

2012 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

65,715 mi
Last recorded65,715 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration90 RSH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 65,715 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 61,458 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 59,490 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 59,483 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2021 57,903 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 56,866 miles

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 49,628 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 42,489 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 32,142 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 26,419 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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90 RSH is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2012 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 49,149 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 90 RSH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 14 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 90 RSH registered?

90 RSH is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is 90 RSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 90 RSH shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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