2012 Land Rover Defender 90 Pick-up MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for Defender 90 Pick-up models manufactured in 2012, based on 347 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
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View 2012 Land Rover Defender 90 Pick-up vintage page → (67.6% current pass rate)2012 Land Rover Defender 90 Pick-up MOT Analysis
The 2012 Land Rover Defender 90 Pick-up has an MOT pass rate of 70.9% based on 347 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 29,670 miles on the odometer. With a 29.1% failure rate, the 2012 Defender 90 Pick-up is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2012 Land Rover Defender 90 Pick-up is Suspension, responsible for 0.6% of failures. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs range from £200–500. Steering is the second most common issue at 0.3%. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment follows at 0.3%.
Top failures specific to 2012 models only. The overall Defender 90 Pick-up page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 0.6% | 2 |
| 2 | Steering | 0.3% | 1 |
| 3 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 0.3% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 29,670 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 0.19 | 0.6% | 2 |
| Steering | 0.10 | 0.3% | 1 |
| Lamps & Electrical | 0.10 | 0.3% | 1 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 2012 Land Rover Defender 90 Pick-up has an MOT pass rate of 70.9% based on 347 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 29,670 miles on the odometer. With a 29.1% failure rate, the 2012 Defender 90 Pick-up is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 2012 Land Rover Defender 90 Pick-up, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to suspension: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks. With relatively low average mileage of 29,670 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.
Suspension — 0.6% of failures
Suspension issues account for 0.6% of MOT failures on 2012 Land Rover Defender 90 Pick-up models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Steering — 0.3% of failures
Steering issues account for 0.3% of MOT failures on 2012 Land Rover Defender 90 Pick-up models. Steering failures include excessive play in the steering wheel, leaking power steering fluid, worn track rod ends, and damaged steering rack. These affect vehicle control and are closely related to suspension wear. Typical repair costs: £150–600. Pre-MOT check: Check for excessive steering wheel play (more than a few inches of free movement). Listen for whining from the power steering pump. Look for fluid leaks under the car near the front wheels.
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 0.3% of failures
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 0.3% of MOT failures on 2012 Land Rover Defender 90 Pick-up models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.