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AU53 JCJ

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

288,425 mi
Last recorded288,425 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 JCJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 288,425 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 283,398 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 272,068 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 256,568 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 256,561 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2016 240,048 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Dec 2016 240,048 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 231,291 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 218,818 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 200,510 miles

Front brake pipes corroded

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2013 200,510 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)

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

Front brake pads worn

Front brake pipes corroded

Oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2012 178,913 miles

Front brake pipes corroded

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on the edges

Pass 16 Nov 2012 178,913 miles

Front brake pipes corroded

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on the edges

Pass 12 Nov 2011 156,488 miles

front brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/f wheel restricted free movement

Fail 11 Nov 2011 156,488 miles

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

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

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

front brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/f wheel restricted free movement

Pass 9 Nov 2010 139,927 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 139,927 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 122,591 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper rubber slit

Fail 16 Nov 2009 122,591 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper rubber slit

Fail 18 Nov 2008 104,698 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 104,698 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 84,547 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2007 84,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 60,708 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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AU53 JCJ is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AU53 JCJ, 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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What year was AU53 JCJ registered?

AU53 JCJ is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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