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B105 CTU

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

112,146 mi
Last recorded112,146 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB105 CTU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 112,146 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 112,146 miles

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Towbar component excessively worn saddle & pin (6.1.6 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

steering operation stiff in centre position, difficult to drive safely on road, req further investigation

Pass 24 Oct 2023 117,149 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 116,727 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 110,726 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected under bonnet (4.11 (a) (ii))

Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing not properly attached locking tab washer incorrectly fitted (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning stiff operation (2.1.5 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts under bonnet (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear prop sliding joint slight wear

Pass 25 Feb 2021 110,485 miles

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Perished and cracking (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub seal / sphere wepping slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Perished and cracking (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub seal / sphere weeping onto back plate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Marked with paint / Tighten bolt or replace uj (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 110,485 miles

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Perished and cracking (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub seal / sphere wepping slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Perished and cracking (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub seal / sphere weeping onto back plate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Marked with paint / Tighten bolt or replace uj (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 110,036 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 110,036 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2019 109,048 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 8 Feb 2018 108,069 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play Swival pin (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 108,069 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play Swival pin (2.2.B.1g)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 109,150 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 May 2012 108,935 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 108,935 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 108,167 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 107,672 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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B105 CTU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 B105 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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B105 CTU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1985.

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