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PLF 481

1955 Land Rover Series 1

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

57,597 mi
Last recorded57,597 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1955 Land Rover Series 140,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLF 481
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 1
Year1955
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 57,597 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 57,054 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 56,797 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 55,304 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 55,304 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 55,285 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 54,249 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 54,190 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 54,187 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 54,046 miles

n/s front wheel bearing possbile nosie

steering stiff working

Pass 12 Aug 2011 53,967 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 53,741 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 53,705 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise slight corrosion to o/s footwell/bulkhead

Pass 4 Aug 2008 53,695 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

aux belt is begining to break up

Pass 29 May 2007 53,581 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 53,546 miles

steering box freeplay on limit

Fail 6 Jan 2006 53,485 miles

Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

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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PLF 481 is a 1955 Land Rover Series 1 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1955 Land Rover Series 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 40,694 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 PLF 481, 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 71 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 PLF 481 registered?

PLF 481 is a 1955 Land Rover Series 1, first registered on 15 April 1955.

Is PLF 481 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLF 481 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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