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AD53 MFK

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

177,666 mi
Last recorded177,666 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 MFK
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2019 177,666 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ rear two pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear exhaust deteriorating

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside body under sill panels corroding/weak

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin view poor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency only just met lower than n/s

Offside body under sill panels corroded/holed close to body mounts and step mounts weak

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

plastic head light units deteriorating

Pass 24 Oct 2018 173,742 miles

chip to screen

headlamps tarnishing

metal brake pipes corroding

nearside rear tyre wearing close to limit

rear brake balance

rear number plate damaged

slight play to offside and nearside bottom ball joints

Fail 24 Oct 2018 173,742 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

rear brake balance

rear brake pads wearing low

rear number plate damaged

chip to screen

headlamps tarnishing

metal brake pipes corroding

nearside rear tyre wearing close to limit

slight play to offside and nearside bottom ball joints

Pass 26 Oct 2017 163,904 miles

Central Rear Body has slight corrosion o/s (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre treads worn on outer edge

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front step brackets corroded/weak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s and o/s under sill panels corroding

Pass 25 Oct 2016 154,163 miles

n/s and o/s under sill panels corroded o/s step mounting weak

Fail 24 Oct 2016 154,163 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s and o/s under sill panels corroded o/s step mounting weak

Pass 22 Oct 2015 144,675 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 144,675 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 135,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2014 135,413 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 124,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perished

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 6 Sep 2013 124,311 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perished

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 16 Feb 2012 106,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

temp light lens fitted o/s fog light

Fail 14 Feb 2012 106,693 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

temp light lens fitted o/s fog light

Pass 2 Feb 2011 94,140 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 80,528 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 66,207 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 66,207 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 54,346 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 45,128 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Land Cruiser?

Based on 446,391 MOT tests across 36,084 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
6,776
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
36,084
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,265
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,714
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,304
Registration plate lamp not working 6,249
position lamp(s) not working 5,976
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AD53 MFK is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 101,881 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 Toyota Land Cruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 10,265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD53 MFK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Land Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AD53 MFK is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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