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AK53 ABZ

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

190,094 mi
Last recorded190,094 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 ABZ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 190,094 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 183,368 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 179,106 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 174,594 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 174,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 168,740 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 161,141 miles

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

Pass 25 Dec 2015 152,437 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Play in inner steering

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Dec 2015 152,437 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Play in inner steering

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2014 143,288 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 14 Dec 2014 143,288 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Jan 2014 133,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 122,938 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 29 Jan 2013 122,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 21 Jan 2012 114,183 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Dec 2010 100,360 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2010 100,360 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Dec 2009 83,940 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 83,940 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 53,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 53,480 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 38,536 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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AK53 ABZ is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AK53 ABZ, 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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AK53 ABZ is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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