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C105 WRU

1985 Land Rover Defender

Cream Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

165,310 mi
Last recorded165,310 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC105 WRU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 165,310 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 164,753 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 164,753 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 163,895 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 163,299 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play In the steering box drop arm . Pitman arm. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 162,718 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 162,422 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 116,667 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 61,656 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 160,832 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 160,280 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 159,718 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 157,821 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 155,728 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 154,213 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 152,698 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 151,037 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 151,025 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 149,462 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 147,412 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 145,398 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 143,470 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 141,337 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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C105 WRU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 C105 WRU, 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 C105 WRU registered?

C105 WRU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 September 1985.

Is C105 WRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C105 WRU shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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