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DA53 OCE

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

237,001 mi
Last recorded237,001 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 OCE
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 237,001 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 237,031 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit emission exceed manufacture limits (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible number plate easily miss read at distance (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bush split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear body rusted has a hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front side light out

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre puncture ()

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 224,883 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 214,824 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 214,822 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 203,138 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 203,137 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 188,181 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 175,701 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 163,520 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted and side steps

Fail 10 Apr 2015 163,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted and side steps

washers partialy blocked

Pass 9 Apr 2014 154,449 miles

All tyres worn on inner and outer edges cord almost exposed and cuts in tread pattern

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 154,449 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

All tyres worn on inner and outer edges cord almost exposed and cuts in tread pattern

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 140,266 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 140,266 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

both trailer sockets damaged (mount plate bent)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 123,114 miles

Both rear tyres close to limit O/S/R at 2mm

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 123,113 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Both rear tyres close to limit O/S/R at 2mm

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 107,226 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 90,030 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 74,240 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 60,513 miles

handbrake travel high

Fail 17 Apr 2008 60,513 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

handbrake travel high

Pass 20 Dec 2006 39,130 miles

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

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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DA53 OCE is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DA53 OCE, 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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DA53 OCE is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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