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B102 CTU

1985 Land Rover Defender

Cream Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

146,224 mi
Last recorded146,224 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB102 CTU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2009 146,224 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 146,224 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 16 May 2008 144,679 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

nsf swivel joint slight leak

osf swivel joint slight leak

prop shaft u.j worn

Fail 14 May 2008 144,675 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

prop shaft u.j worn

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

nsf swivel joint slight leak

osf swivel joint slight leak

Fail 21 Apr 2008 144,671 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front propshaft uj has play

rear propshaft uj has play

Fail 10 Dec 2007 144,668 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

both propshaft u/js have excessive play brakes not tested

Pass 10 Aug 2006 144,249 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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B102 CTU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 B102 CTU, 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 B102 CTU registered?

B102 CTU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 February 1985.

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