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B60 CTU

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

111,875 mi
Last recorded111,875 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB60 CTU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 111,875 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox and both diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Overall condition of underbody lightly corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 111,007 miles

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

Overall condition of underbody lightly corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2023 110,120 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 110,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm rear bush split away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm rear bush split away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 107,960 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear bull bar 3x bolts loose

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()

Fail 25 Aug 2022 107,950 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 3.83 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn diff/axle mount ball joint insecure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear bull bar 3x bolts loose

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()

Pass 26 Aug 2021 106,699 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all tyres ()

Fail 19 Aug 2021 106,699 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all tyres ()

Pass 19 Aug 2020 105,269 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 105,263 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Rear Axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 103,022 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 103,022 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 96,274 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 93,468 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 92,914 miles

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

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

rear brake service recommended

rear floor under side strengthening rails corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2015 92,479 miles

rear floor under side surport beams slightly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2014 88,451 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Main front to rear brake pipe union excessively corroded

Rear brake discs excessively corroded and pitted

Various corrosion around underside of body

Various oil leaks around engine

Fail 10 Jul 2014 88,356 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate damaged

Main front to rear brake pipe union excessively corroded

Rear brake discs excessively corroded and pitted

Various corrosion around underside of body

Various oil leaks around engine

Pass 12 Jul 2013 84,429 miles

Offside rear tyre has nail in tread

Rear brake discs pitted

Fail 10 Jul 2013 84,422 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front drop arm ball joint dust cover split

Offside rear tyre has nail in tread

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 5 Feb 2013 83,830 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 78,387 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 72,609 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 64,066 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 57,444 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 48,936 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 41,003 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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B60 CTU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 B60 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 B60 CTU registered?

B60 CTU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 February 1985.

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