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LWP 760

1953 Land Rover Series 1

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

29,117 mi
Last recorded29,117 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 1953 Land Rover Series 139,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWP 760
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1953
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 29,117 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 29,117 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 29,068 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 29,068 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 29,042 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 29,042 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 28,970 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 28,810 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 28,700 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 20,072 miles

slight flex at steering box mounting

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 1?

Based on 6,199 MOT tests across 842 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
302
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
842
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 176
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 176
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 168
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 146
brake binding 124
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LWP 760 is a 1953 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1953 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 39,696 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series 1 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LWP 760, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 1 typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 73 years old, this Land Rover Series 1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LWP 760 registered?

LWP 760 is a 1953 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 13 October 1953.

Is LWP 760 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LWP 760 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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