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ODV 96

1953 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

57,563 mi
Last recorded57,563 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2014
Typical for 1953 Land Rover Series 139,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODV 96
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1953
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2014 57,563 miles

Headlamps appear dim.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leaks from transfer box and both diffs.

Poor pattern headlamps.

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 23 Mar 2013 57,530 miles

additional reflector fited n/s/r

diff leak

propshaft boot perished

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 24 Mar 2012 57,457 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 57,356 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2010 57,311 miles

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

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

oil leak from offside rear of axle

Pass 27 Mar 2010 57,311 miles

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

oil leak from offside rear of axle

Pass 21 Mar 2009 57,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front differential has oil leak

oil misting too offside rear brake backplate

rear differential has oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2008 57,069 miles

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

Oil leak

welding repair to o/s/f chassis rail

Pass 24 Mar 2007 57,025 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

weld repair made to o/s/f chassis rail

Pass 18 Mar 2006 56,962 miles

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

chassis rails have been repaired by welding

o/s/r tyre starting to perrish slightly

oil leak

oil leaks from engine,front and rear diffs and gearbox areas

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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ODV 96 is a 1953 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ODV 96, 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 ODV 96 registered?

ODV 96 is a 1953 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 4 May 1953.

Is ODV 96 safe to buy?

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