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WSK 550

1959 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,605 mi
Last recorded12,605 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 1959 Land Rover Defender56,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSK 550
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1959
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2011 12,605 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 12,605 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 12,492 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 12,492 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 12,215 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 12,202 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 11,995 miles

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

slight play in front steering mechanism

Fail 5 Feb 2007 11,995 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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WSK 550 is a 1959 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1959 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 56,358 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WSK 550, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 67 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WSK 550 registered?

WSK 550 is a 1959 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 April 1959.

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