MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,055 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
brakes noisey in operation
rear prop worn
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
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)
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.
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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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XSK 148 is a 1957 Land Rover Series One, first registered on 15 October 1957.
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