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RBZ 212

1993 Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

216,047 mi
Last recorded216,047 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies108,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBZ 212
MakeLand Rover
Model90 Defender Turbo Dies
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 216,047 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2025 215,989 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 241,252 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 209,544 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 203,989 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 199,730 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies?

Based on 1,240 MOT tests across 239 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
1,885
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
239
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 17
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12
fog lamp not working 10
registration plate deteriorated 8
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
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RBZ 212 is a 1993 Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1993 Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 108,088 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RBZ 212, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 33 years old, this Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RBZ 212?

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What year was RBZ 212 registered?

RBZ 212 is a 1993 Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies, first registered on 17 December 1993.

Is RBZ 212 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBZ 212 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RBZ 212 have outstanding finance?

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