£17,437 • £10,000 - £12,000
1954 Land Rover Series I 86" - Offered Directly From Harry Metcalfe
United Kingdom • 8 Nov 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1954 Land Rover Series I, owned by Harry Metcalfe since 2014, was featured on Harry's Garage and has almost 500,000 views. It has a recent top-end rebuild and is mechanically sound, retaining its original patina.
Condition
7
The car retains its original patina, suggesting some wear. The engine has had a top-end rebuild and service, indicating that some reconditioning has been done. Overall, the car is described as mechanically excellent and dependable, suggesting it's in solid condition with slight wear but no major issues.
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Manual
Transmission:
47101898
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
HFO 335
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
The Land Rover Series I has become one of the most recognisable and enduring classics of British motoring, its rugged design and go-anywhere ability establishing a legend that continues to this day.
Among the various wheelbase options introduced during production, the 86" variant of 1954 combined improved proportions with all the utility expected of a Land Rover, making it one of the most desirable early models.
This example has enjoyed long term ownership by Harry Metcalfe, founder of EVO magazine and presenter of the acclaimed Harry’s Garage YouTube channel.
It holds a special place in the history of his channel, being one of the very first cars featured back in October 2014, since when the video has attracted almost 500,000 views.
The Land Rover is mechanically in excellent order and starts on the button, living up to its reputation for simplicity and dependability.
The engine was subject to a top-end rebuild after the head gasket failed and it was treated to a full engine ser...
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£3,488
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£13,270
Median Price (Since 2020)
£50,625
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on May 23 2015
Latest MOT Mileage
46,101 miles
Registration Date
1954-03-26
MOT History
Passed
On May 24 2014 with 46,101 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- general exhaust corrosion
- offside rear tyre cracked and perished
- nearside rear tyre cracked and perished
Passed
On May 22 2013 with 45,989 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
User Entered:
- exhaust system is deteriorated
- Prop-shaft universal joint worn
- both front swivel joints leaking oil
- offside front brake binding a little
- both rear tyres are perished
Passed
On May 21 2012 with 45,935 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- Prop-shaft universal joint worn
- exhaust system is deteriorated
- offside front brake binding a little
- both rear tyres are perished and cracked
Failed
On May 15 2012 with 45,933 miles
There were 11 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- Prop-shaft universal joint worn
- exhaust system is deteriorated
- offside front brake binding a little
- both rear tyres are perished and cracked
Passed
On May 21 2011 with 45,645 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
User Entered:
- Propshaft component defective
- both rear tyres are perish
Failed
On May 12 2011 with 45,645 miles
There were 13 defects noted.
Fail:
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
- Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Advisory:
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
User Entered:
- Propshaft component defective
- both rear tyres are perish
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