MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,563 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
additional reflector fited n/s/r
diff leak
propshaft boot perished
slight play n/s/r wheel bearing
Oil leak
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
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
oil leak from offside rear of axle
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
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
welding repair to o/s/f chassis rail
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
weld repair made to o/s/f chassis rail
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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