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EY52 BGU

2003 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon

Black Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

209,049 mi
Last recorded209,049 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon104,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 BGU
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Amazon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 209,049 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 209,034 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 208,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 200,405 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 200,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 194,983 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 160,698 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 153,132 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 153,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 119,066 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 119,055 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing o/s and n/s (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2015 198,305 miles

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

slight dampness on steering rack

Pass 11 Aug 2014 192,133 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 185,331 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 185,331 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 172,247 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 168,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 161,557 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 145,102 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 145,102 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 112,355 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 92,777 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 72,558 miles

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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EY52 BGU is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon in Black with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EY52 BGU, 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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EY52 BGU is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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