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AU53 VLP

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Beige Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,860 mi
Last recorded144,860 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 VLP
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 144,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 128,581 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 128,581 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 116,784 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 105,387 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 105,387 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 96,462 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 86,419 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 75,316 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 64,955 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 51,334 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 48,238 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 37,890 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 VLP is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Beige with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VLP, 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 VLP registered?

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

Is AU53 VLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 VLP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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