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FN53 NDO

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,059 mi
Last recorded100,059 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 NDO
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 100,059 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside in boot seat belt webbing badly damaged but no corresponding seat fitted at time of test

Offside Front Inner drive shaft gaiter is slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - rest of tread 4-5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 100,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside in boot seat belt webbing badly damaged but no corresponding seat fitted at time of test

Offside Front Inner drive shaft gaiter is slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - rest of tread 4-5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 89,728 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside in boot seat belt is badly damaged but no corresponding seat fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2023 78,800 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside in boot seat belt badly damaged/frayed - no corresponding seat fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2022 73,701 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear suspension components starting to corrode

Pass 15 Oct 2021 68,652 miles

Both inner sills have heavy surface corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Moderate leak - advise replacement soon (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 65,708 miles

Both inner sills have surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a moderate fluid leak - advise replacement soon

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 63,128 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Moderate leak - advise replacement soon (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Wiper blade starting to split

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

Fail 9 Nov 2019 63,128 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Moderate leak - advise replacement soon (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Wiper blade starting to split

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 59,256 miles

Nearside Front tyre is cracking and wearing on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking and wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre is cracking and wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear tyre is cracking and is wearing on inner and outer edges

chassis is corroded

engine cover fitted

under side of vehicle is corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2017 54,184 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 50,391 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 50,391 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 47,009 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 44,407 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 42,597 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 42,597 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 40,758 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 37,804 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 37,659 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 33,478 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 29,378 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 25,037 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 20,309 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 14,072 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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FN53 NDO is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FN53 NDO, 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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FN53 NDO is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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