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AU53 VLE

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

219,823 mi
Last recorded219,823 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 VLE
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 219,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 214,379 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 208,390 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 200,024 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 192,749 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 187,878 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 183,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 175,102 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 167,853 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2017 167,825 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 157,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 148,244 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 147,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 144,517 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 130,124 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

inner sills and underside corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2012 129,698 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

inner sills and underside corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2011 111,397 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake disc's worn and have corrosion

rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 15 Jul 2010 93,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 72,311 miles

A/C leak underneath,(near cat).

Rear registration plate deteriorating.

Fail 1 Jul 2009 72,153 miles

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

A/C leak underneath,(near cat).

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorating.

Fail 10 Jul 2008 55,128 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 55,128 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 34,661 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Jun 2007 34,661 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 16,747 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 VLE is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLE, 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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AU53 VLE is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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