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B405 CTX

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

164,720 mi
Last recorded164,720 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB405 CTX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2026 164,720 miles

All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Body component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Body component likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes fitted incorrectly (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 158,022 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 158,021 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play Intermediate shaft lower joint at steering box (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Panhard rod mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 154,056 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 153,228 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 152,077 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 151,249 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 150,366 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 145,850 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 144,786 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 143,545 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 142,370 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 140,863 miles

Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 138,650 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 137,065 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 135,019 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 133,750 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 130,511 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 128,808 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 126,842 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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B405 CTX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 B405 CTX, 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 B405 CTX registered?

B405 CTX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 March 1985.

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