£19,550 (Est: £14,000 - £18,000)
Offered from the estate of the late Peter Stevens 1957 Land Rover Series I 109" 4x4 Utility
United Kingdom • 19 Apr 2026 • Lot 106
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1957 Land Rover Series I 109" 4x4 Utility, registration number OAS 821 and chassis number 121700400, was purchased by Peter Stevens in 2012 and underwent extensive restoration around 2005. It features in the July 2012 edition of Land Rover Monthly and was previously owned by Jimi Heselden.
Condition
6
The car has moderate wear on the exterior, interior, and wheels, with some restoration work done around 2005. It may have a few small dents, light paint scratches, or noticeable curb marks. Therefore, it requires some reconditioning.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
121700400
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
OAS 821
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
• Late long-wheelbase Series I • Purchased by Peter Stevens in 2012 • Extensively restored circa 2005 • Featured in Land Rover Monthly (July 2012 edition) Rover bosses the Wilks brothers saw the need for a tough, four-wheel-drive, utility vehicle to serve the needs of the agricultural community in the immediate post-war years, but the Land Rover's runaway success took the company by surprise.
The necessity of using corrosion resistant aluminium panels at a time of severe steel shortage turned into a positive virtue in the Land Rover's sphere of operations, and the use of existing components - including the P3 saloon's 1,595cc, four-cylinder, sidevalve engine - kept production costs down and cut development time.
Ruggedly built and simple in construction, the Land Rover proved capable of surviving in countries where conditions were primitive to say the least, a virtue that helped contribute to its worldwide acceptance.
Peter Stevens purchased this late, long-wheelbase Series I Land R...
Points of note
£8,500
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£12,097
Median Price (Since 2020)
£19,550
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Feb 28 2013
Latest MOT Mileage
35,674 miles
Registration Date
1957-03-09
MOT History
Passed
On Mar 01 2012 with 35,674 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- nearside front tyre deteriorated
- Oil leak
Failed
On Jan 14 2008 with 35,674 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Passed
On Jan 14 2008 with 35,674 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Passed
On Nov 24 2005 with 35,674 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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