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B103 CTU

1985 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,890 mi
Last recorded111,890 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB103 CTU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 111,890 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 111,748 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 111,747 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 110,278 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 110,274 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 108,056 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 107,174 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 105,678 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 103,318 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 98,111 miles

several bell housing bolts missing

Pass 7 Feb 2014 91,696 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 91,694 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 86,137 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 78,468 miles

no electrics to tow ball

Fail 7 Feb 2012 78,364 miles

Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

no electrics to tow ball

Pass 22 Feb 2011 73,127 miles

Coolant leak

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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B103 CTU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B103 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 B103 CTU registered?

B103 CTU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 February 1985.

Is B103 CTU safe to buy?

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