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G53 OBU

1989 Toyota Landcruiser

Beige Diesel 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

157,437 mi
Last recorded157,437 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 1989 Toyota Landcruiser147,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG53 OBU
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 157,437 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 156,736 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 156,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak n/s/f hub ()

Fail 6 Sep 2016 156,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak n/s/f hub ()

Pass 25 Jun 2015 155,829 miles

N/S/F hub damp

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

underside repaired

Fail 25 Jun 2015 155,829 miles

N/S/F hub damp

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

underside repaired

Fail 13 Jun 2014 154,544 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

chassis repaired

nearside front hub damp

rear brakes binding slightly

slight play in offside front hub

underside repaired

Pass 13 Jun 2014 154,544 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

chassis repaired

nearside front hub damp

rear brakes binding slightly

slight play in offside front hub

underside repaired

Pass 10 Jun 2011 152,998 miles

Both front hub seals heavilly damp

All brake pipes covered in grease

All welding repairs covered in underseal

Body corrossion on offside front wing

Both inner and outer sills corroded and weakened

Both rear bumper brackets heavilly corroded and weakened

Both rear inner arches corroded and holed near body mounts

Fuel pipes corroded

General chassis corrossion

Nearside rear shock absorber slightly damp and bottom rubber bush worn

Offside rear inner arch/sill end corroded and weak

Oil leak

Slight oil leak from power steering box area

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Underbody corrossion

Fail 10 Jun 2011 152,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

All brake pipes covered in grease

All welding repairs covered in underseal

Body corrossion on offside front wing

Both front hub seals heavilly damp

Both inner and outer sills corroded and weakened

Both rear bumper brackets heavilly corroded and weakened

Both rear inner arches corroded and holed near body mounts

Fuel pipes corroded

General chassis corrossion

Nearside rear shock absorber slightly damp and bottom rubber bush worn

Offside rear inner arch/sill end corroded and weak

Oil leak

Slight oil leak from power steering box area

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Underbody corrossion

Fail 24 May 2011 152,987 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear bumper brackets heavily corroded & weak

both rear inner arches corroded and holed near body mounts

general corrosion to body

nearside front hub seal leaking

nearside rear shock absorber bottom bush in poor condition

offside front body heavily corroded around front body mount

offside front hub seal damp

offside rear inner arch/sill end corroded & weak

offside rear inner sill corroded & weak

offside rear outer sill corroded & weak

rear coolant pipes heavily corroded

slight leak from power steering box area

some end float in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 14 Jun 2010 147,767 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

oil leaking oil from swivel housing.

play in o/s rear wheel bearings.

sills corroding and repaired

slight play in front hubs

underside corroding and repair and in poor codition

Fail 2 Jun 2010 147,409 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front hub damp

rear closing panels and inner wings corroding

sills corroding and repaired

slight play in front hubs

underside corroding, repaired and in poor condition

Pass 26 May 2009 137,528 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 137,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 130,254 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Jul 2006 130,254 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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G53 OBU is a 1989 Toyota Landcruiser in Beige with a 3,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1989 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 147,420 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G53 OBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G53 OBU is a 1989 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 14 November 1989.

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