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B105 YTA

1985 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,285 mi
Last recorded183,285 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB105 YTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 183,285 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 171,487 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 171,153 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 169,672 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 22 Dec 2012 169,672 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

power steering leak

Pass 30 Jun 2009 168,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2008 162,493 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 153,547 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 147,477 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 147,477 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 YTA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B105 YTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B105 YTA registered?

B105 YTA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 June 1985.

Is B105 YTA safe to buy?

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