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BL53 PKA

2003 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon

Black Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

57,661 mi
Last recorded57,661 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon104,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 PKA
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Amazon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 57,661 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 57,661 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 55,653 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 50,768 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 50,767 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2017 44,432 miles

Slight corrosion to rear brake pipes.

Slight leakage of grease N/S/F inner driveshaft cv boot.

Pass 26 Apr 2016 42,294 miles

Slight weep from both front inner cv gaiters.

rear seat belts not checked/seats removed

Fail 26 Apr 2016 42,294 miles

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

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

Slight weep from both front inner cv gaiters.

rear seat belts not checked/seats removed

Pass 7 May 2015 40,739 miles

Rear seats removed at time of test. N/S/R Tyre wearing low to both edges.

Pass 8 May 2014 40,338 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 39,854 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 39,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

O/S/F wiper blade rubber torn.

Pass 24 Apr 2012 38,425 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

offside front foglight discoloured

Pass 27 Apr 2011 37,119 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 34,920 miles

o/s/f tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Apr 2009 31,351 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 31,237 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 29,257 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 24,369 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Amazon?

Based on 34,814 MOT tests across 2,250 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
6,592
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
2,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 715
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 641
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 544
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 526
parking brake recording little or no effort 518
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BL53 PKA is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon in Black with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 104,684 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 Landcruiser Amazon fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 715 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL53 PKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Amazon typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Amazon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BL53 PKA is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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