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789 XUJ

1953 Land Rover Series One

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,832 mi
Last recorded97,832 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
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Vehicle Details

Registration789 XUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries One
Year1953
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 97,832 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 92,341 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 91,772 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 91,772 miles

Nearside Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 91,020 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 91,019 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 90,879 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 90,590 miles

headlight reflectors deteriorated

offside front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 12 Dec 2008 90,325 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 89,893 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear prop ujs worn

Pass 14 Dec 2006 89,209 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 89,209 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 88,508 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 88,508 miles

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

Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series One?

Based on 688 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
395
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 24
brake application uneven 17
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 15
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 14
Headlamp not working on main beam 13
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789 XUJ is a 1953 Land Rover Series One in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series One fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 789 XUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series One typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 73 years old, this Land Rover Series One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 789 XUJ registered?

789 XUJ is a 1953 Land Rover Series One, first registered on 19 November 1953.

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The MOT history for 789 XUJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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