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FM52 WSO

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

222,565 mi
Last recorded222,565 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 WSO
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 222,565 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both headlamp aim poor condition

Fail 7 Mar 2024 222,565 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

both headlamp aim poor condition

Pass 16 May 2022 210,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 210,623 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking fuel sensor back of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch holds battery and fuse box (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting holds battery and air box and abs pump (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 206,470 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near & Off Side (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 206,428 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Near & Off Side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Near & Off Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near & Off Side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 185,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint slight play

Nearside Front osf to rear brake pipes / ferrules starting to corrode / coated

Nearside Rear osr brake pipes / ferrules starting to corrode / coated

Rear exhaust / minor leak of gas

Pass 4 Jan 2018 174,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint slight play

Nearside Front off side front brake pipes / ferrules starting to corrode coated / grased

Nearside Rear off side rear brake pipes starting to corrode ./ coated greased

Pass 20 Jan 2017 165,425 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 156,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 156,324 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp insecure handle/plate (1.1.C.1c)

N/s/front brake binding slightly

N/s/rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear seats not accessible

Pass 29 Jan 2015 145,794 miles

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

both inner sills corroded

corrosion on parts of chassis

n/s/front brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Jan 2015 145,462 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/front brake binding slightly

corrosion on parts of chassis

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both inner sills corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2014 129,508 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 129,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 113,622 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 2 Feb 2013 113,622 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 30 Jan 2012 99,494 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 98,129 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 98,129 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 88,186 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 81,431 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 81,431 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 74,911 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 74,911 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 69,201 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 52,197 miles

both rear and n/s/f tyres near legal limit

Pass 6 Oct 2005 37,801 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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FM52 WSO is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FM52 WSO, 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 FM52 WSO registered?

FM52 WSO is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 25 January 2003.

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