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L90 RHR

2010 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

61,576 mi
Last recorded61,576 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 RHR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 61,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 60,443 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 60,422 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 59,187 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 57,562 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 55,569 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 52,980 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 52,979 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 50,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ,offside front and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

both rear discs light corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2018 49,500 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 47,794 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 47,794 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 43,796 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 43,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Mounting Rubber (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre Wall Bulged (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Mounting Rubber (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 42,145 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 42,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 41,815 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 37,751 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 37,751 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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L90 RHR is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2010 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 58,096 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L90 RHR, 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 16 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L90 RHR registered?

L90 RHR is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is L90 RHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L90 RHR shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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