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FD53 RVU

2003 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,076 mi
Last recorded102,076 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Estate105,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 RVU
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Estate
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 102,076 miles

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

underside of the vehicle has corrosion.

Fail 29 Dec 2025 102,041 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Very general corrosion to underside of vehicle and to major components

Pass 17 Dec 2024 99,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

general corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Dec 2023 91,553 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2022 83,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

UNDERBODY CORROSION

Fail 20 Dec 2022 83,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

UNDERBODY CORROSION

Pass 9 Dec 2021 75,782 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 75,766 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 70,335 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

UNDERBODY CORROSION

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 66,541 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre sidewalls are cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 66,541 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre sidewalls are cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 60,243 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 18 Dec 2018 60,243 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin slightly low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

headlamp lense / covers faded

Pass 21 Dec 2017 53,124 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 53,018 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 46,092 miles

Rear coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 39,990 miles

Offside Rear exhaust touching rear bumper

Fail 9 Dec 2015 39,990 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear exhaust touching rear bumper

Pass 8 Dec 2014 36,762 miles

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

o/s/f wheel binding

Pass 10 Dec 2013 35,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 34,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 33,368 miles

3rd row seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Dec 2010 32,261 miles

front number plate deteriorating

rear wiper split

Fail 9 Dec 2010 32,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front number plate deteriorating

rear wiper split

Pass 9 Dec 2009 30,673 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 28,989 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 27,381 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 25,425 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Estate?

Based on 33,877 MOT tests across 2,144 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,771
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 655
position lamp(s) not working 475
Registration plate lamp not working 474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 471
Stop lamp not working 440
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FD53 RVU is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Estate in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 105,049 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser Estate fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD53 RVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Estate is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FD53 RVU is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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