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B542 TWU

1985 Land Rover 110

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

152,142 mi
Last recorded152,142 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover 110113,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB542 TWU
MakeLand Rover
Model110
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 152,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 151,539 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 151,593 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 151,345 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 151,239 miles

Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened nearside front and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside front lower footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside front lower footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front axle differential has slight oil

Pass 11 Aug 2022 150,601 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 150,601 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column attachment defective lower steering columb universal joint loo (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 150,251 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 149,653 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 149,025 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 149,025 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 149,013 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column universal joint insecure lower column universal joints (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 146,865 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 143,706 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 143,599 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 140,994 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system in general is coroded

oil leak

oil leak on front axle

Pass 17 Mar 2015 137,373 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

both front lower floor sections coroded but not considered excessive

n/s/f swivel joint leaking

oil leaking from front diff

Pass 14 Mar 2014 133,487 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake disks slightly lipped

both rear brake disks have slight surface corosion

exhaust tailpipe coroded and holed

n/s/f swivel joint has slight play and a slight leak

slight oil leaks around driveline

underside of vehicle in general is corded

Pass 22 May 2013 130,512 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 May 2013 130,512 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 128,871 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 118,481 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 104,678 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 185,747 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 169,881 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 110?

Based on 15,236 MOT tests across 1,244 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
2,144
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
1,244
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 450
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 415
position lamp(s) not working 382
Stop lamp not working 352
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 338
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B542 TWU is a 1985 Land Rover 110 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover 110 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 113,681 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover 110 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B542 TWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 110 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 41 years old, this Land Rover 110 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B542 TWU registered?

B542 TWU is a 1985 Land Rover 110, first registered on 7 January 1985.

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The MOT history for B542 TWU shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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