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DE53 FRT

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,692 mi
Last recorded100,692 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 FRT
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 100,692 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 100,691 miles

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

High level stop light not working

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 100,673 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 92,574 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear stop light on tail not working

Pass 2 Oct 2009 76,310 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 59,994 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2008 51,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 51,943 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 38,343 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 38,343 miles

Nearside Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DE53 FRT is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DE53 FRT, 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 DE53 FRT registered?

DE53 FRT is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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