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FL53 FDZ

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Beige Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

82,023 mi
Last recorded82,023 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 FDZ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 82,023 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle is been under sealed

Fail 17 Jul 2023 82,020 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle is been under sealed

Pass 10 May 2022 79,533 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 77,087 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 77,087 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 72,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 71,939 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 52,736 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 52,496 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 May 2017 52,496 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (centre and rear sections) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 51,755 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front brake back plate corroded

offside tail light cracked

Pass 21 May 2015 50,874 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front back plate corroding

offside rear light cracked

Pass 19 May 2014 49,550 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front brake back plate corroding

Pass 3 Jun 2013 48,380 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front brake back plate corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2012 47,012 miles

brake pipes on front calipers corroding

offside front brake back plate corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2012 47,012 miles

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

brake pipes on front calipers corroding

offside front brake back plate corroded

Pass 13 May 2011 45,026 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 43,147 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 40,671 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack on outer walls

brake pipe to n/s/f flexi brake hose starting to corrode

Pass 9 Jun 2008 38,229 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 34,918 miles

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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FL53 FDZ is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Beige with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FL53 FDZ, 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 FL53 FDZ registered?

FL53 FDZ is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is FL53 FDZ safe to buy?

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