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OSA 551

1958 Land Rover Series One

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,240 mi
Last recorded34,240 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSA 551
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries One
Year1958
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 34,240 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 32,878 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 32,065 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 31,917 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 31,821 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 31,782 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 31,754 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 31,528 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 31,231 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 30,883 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 30,767 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 30,765 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 29,462 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 28,519 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 28,510 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

oil leaking from nearside front hub

slight binding to offside front brake

Pass 16 May 2007 28,107 miles

Front tyres lightly rubbing springs on full locks

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

Pass 16 May 2006 26,946 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

surface corrosion to chassis rails

surface corrosion to metal brake pipe along chassis

Fail 16 May 2006 26,946 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

surface corrosion to chassis rails

surface corrosion to metal brake pipe along chassis

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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OSA 551 is a 1958 Land Rover Series One in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OSA 551, 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 68 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 OSA 551 registered?

OSA 551 is a 1958 Land Rover Series One, first registered on 3 January 1958.

Is OSA 551 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSA 551 shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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