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E5 RHE

2012 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,359 mi
Last recorded65,359 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 RHE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 65,359 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 61,549 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 58,005 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 54,344 miles

Front wipers don t park correctly all the time

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box front prop shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle top joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 54,344 miles

Front wipers don t park correctly all the time

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box front prop shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle top joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 48,733 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 42,290 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 38,990 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 37,336 miles

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 35,416 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 33,368 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 33,368 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 29,789 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both front (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 May 2015 27,233 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 27,233 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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E5 RHE is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E5 RHE, 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 E5 RHE registered?

E5 RHE is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 May 2012.

Is E5 RHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 RHE shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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