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XSK 148

1957 Land Rover Series One

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

58,055 mi
Last recorded58,055 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 1957 Land Rover Series One42,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSK 148
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries One
Year1957
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 58,055 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 58,055 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 58,055 miles

Offside Front Steering box insecure inner arch mounting insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pump under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2015 58,055 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2014 58,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

advise all tyre are cracking on outer side walls and center tread

Pass 13 Jul 2012 57,871 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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

advise all tyres are cracking on outer side walls and small splits

Fail 21 Dec 2011 57,869 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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

advise all the tyres are cracked on outer side walls and small splits

Pass 26 Sep 2007 57,186 miles

brakes noisey in operation

rear prop worn

Fail 20 Sep 2007 57,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

brakes noisey in operation

rear prop worn

Pass 28 Sep 2006 56,725 miles

engine leaking coolant at fast rate

prop shaft UJs in poor condition (worn)

some play in nearside front hub swivel joints

vehicle fitted with folding windscreen - hence washers/wipers not required (inspection manual 8.2 page 1)

Fail 7 Sep 2006 56,716 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front prop both UJs are worn

passenger side wiper not fitted

rear prop shaft front UJ worn

some play in nearside front hub swivel joints

windscreen wiper in poor condition - inspection manual 8.2 page 1 states inspection of such doesn't apply to vehicles with A. opening windscreen or B. some other means of providing the driver with adequate view. This vehicle has folding windscreen .

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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XSK 148 is a 1957 Land Rover Series One in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1957 Land Rover Series One models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 42,544 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 Series One fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XSK 148, 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 69 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 XSK 148 registered?

XSK 148 is a 1957 Land Rover Series One, first registered on 15 October 1957.

Is XSK 148 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XSK 148 shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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