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105 MOB

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

205,596 mi
Last recorded205,596 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration105 MOB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 17 Jan 2026 205,596 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 204,166 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 202,375 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 200,912 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 199,727 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 198,598 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 197,670 miles

Drivers side Panhard Rod bush slightly worn

Pass 5 Jan 2019 196,750 miles

slight play in drag link ball joint

Pass 18 Dec 2017 195,226 miles

front panard rod bushes slight play

Pass 29 Dec 2016 192,638 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 189,944 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 186,141 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 182,411 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 178,991 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 176,206 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 173,634 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 172,047 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 170,551 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 169,470 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 167,322 miles

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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105 MOB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 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 105 MOB, 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 41 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 105 MOB registered?

105 MOB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is 105 MOB safe to buy?

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