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C905 BYP

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

109,923 mi
Last recorded109,923 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC905 BYP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2025 109,923 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front subframe bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorber casings corroded and damaged (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 103,934 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear shock outer casing corroded both sides

Fail 5 Mar 2024 103,866 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt At hub (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross-member at Rear A frame forward mounting point, Nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross-member at Rear A frame forward mounting point, Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front and both sides rear on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Different size Tyres front to rear

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation inside lamp (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has long travel

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2022 100,549 miles

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

corrosion forming underside chassis and under body

general corrosion and deterioration bodywork

suspension bushes deteriorated

suspension components corroding

Fail 29 Nov 2022 100,549 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

corrosion forming underside chassis and under body

general corrosion and deterioration bodywork

suspension bushes deteriorated

suspension components corroding

Pass 20 Dec 2021 98,577 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front belt and latch deteriorated

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box area (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion body mountings

general corrosion chassis and bodywork

hub seals starting to leak both front

tyre valve leaking (corrosion on rim) nearside rear

Pass 16 Dec 2020 95,911 miles

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

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

Seat belt slightly damaged various belts due to door shut (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bushes and axle locator bushes splitting and wearing in general (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 95,911 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Power steering component leaking box (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Seat belt slightly damaged various belts due to door shut (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bushes and axle locator bushes splitting and wearing in general (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 92,508 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 89,027 miles

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

hand brake travel

slight play steering and suspension

some damage and deterioration around bodywork and fittings

Fail 17 Dec 2018 89,027 miles

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember rusted and holed below gearbox (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

hand brake travel

slight play steering and suspension

some damage and deterioration around bodywork and fittings

Pass 15 Dec 2017 86,083 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion suspension and chassis and components various

handbrake travel

slight play steering and suspension

some damage and deterioration around bodywork and fittings various

Pass 9 Dec 2016 82,301 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

passengers mirror missing

some corrosion forming on and near prescribed areas and suspension components

suspension bushes wearing and deteriorating in general

Fail 5 Dec 2016 82,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

passengers mirror missing

some corrosion forming on and near prescribed areas and suspension components

suspension bushes wearing and deteriorating in general

Pass 17 Dec 2015 79,279 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

corrosion forming chassis and fittings

front axle seals leaking

general wear / play steering and suspension

oil leakages

shock absorber bushes worn both sides rear

some body fittings loose

suspension bushes splitting various and wearing

suspension towers corroding around mounting flanges front

Fail 17 Dec 2015 79,279 miles

Brake pedal spongy also pedal travel excessive (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release belt latch has obstruction / debris in affecting its operation (5.2.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion forming chassis and fittings

front axle seals leaking

general wear / play steering and suspension

oil leakages

shock absorber bushes worn both sides rear

some body fittings loose

suspension bushes splitting various and wearing

Pass 18 Dec 2014 75,213 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

some corrosion forming underside along chassis

Fail 16 Dec 2014 75,213 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

some corrosion forming underside along chassis

Pass 5 Dec 2013 70,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside and nearside front hubs greasy

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

oil leak

underside of vehicle dirty

Fail 5 Dec 2013 70,661 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside and nearside front hubs greasy

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

oil leak

underside of vehicle dirty

Pass 20 Dec 2012 64,742 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 64,742 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 57,341 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear passenger door cannot be opened

pedal anti-slip rubbers poor/missing

Fail 25 Nov 2011 57,341 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside rear passenger door cannot be opened

pedal anti-slip rubbers poor/missing

Pass 10 Dec 2010 50,235 miles

slight play steering and suspension

some corrosion forming

some oil leakage transmission and axles

Fail 10 Dec 2010 50,235 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play steering and suspension

some corrosion forming

some oil leakage transmission and axles

Pass 22 Dec 2009 39,969 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 39,826 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 31,894 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 26,002 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 17,045 miles

Oil leak

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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C905 BYP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 C905 BYP, 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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C905 BYP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 December 1985.

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