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B705 APU

1985 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,547 mi
Last recorded119,547 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB705 APU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 119,547 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2015 119,547 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2013 119,569 miles

front steering shock absorber has bush missing in end eyelet

steering box has fluid leak

Fail 11 Dec 2013 119,547 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

front steering shock absorber has bush missing in end eyelet

steering box has fluid leak

Pass 13 Dec 2012 119,547 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 116,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 116,795 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 116,416 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 116,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 116,142 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 115,039 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 3 Mar 2008 115,039 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 23 Feb 2007 113,891 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 113,890 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

corrosion to off side front chassis next to steering box mountings

foot brake travel

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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B705 APU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 B705 APU, 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 B705 APU registered?

B705 APU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 January 1985.

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