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GL53 ECW

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Beige Petrol 3955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,297 mi
Last recorded127,297 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 ECW
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,955cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 127,297 miles

tread depths: both front on 6mm, both rear on 6.5mm.

tyre size: 265/65/17 112H.

Fail 16 Sep 2013 127,297 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

tread depths: both front on 6mm, both rear on 6.5mm.

tyre size: 265/65/17 112H.

Fail 8 Oct 2012 117,528 miles

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

bonnet struts slightly weak, tyre tread depths; all 7.0mm, 265/65/17 265/65/17 112h.

Pass 8 Oct 2012 117,528 miles

bonnet struts slightly weak, tyre tread depths; all 7.0mm, 265/65/17 265/65/17 112h.

Fail 12 Oct 2011 106,722 miles

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

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

o/s trackrod end dust cover split

tyre tread depths both front 8mm n.s.r 5mm o/s/r 4mm 265/65r17

Pass 12 Oct 2011 106,722 miles

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

o/s trackrod end dust cover split

tyre tread depths both front 8mm n.s.r 5mm o/s/r 4mm 265/65r17

Pass 30 Sep 2010 90,396 miles

corrosion to exhaust centre to rear silencer joint area, n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on outer edge, tyre tread depths; all road wheels 6.0mm, 265/65/17 112s & 110s

Pass 30 Sep 2009 75,223 miles

front and rear brake pads apear to be getting low.

signs of coolant leaking from bottom right hand of radiator.

tread depths: both front on 7mm, both rear on 6mm.

tyre size: 265/65/17S.

Pass 8 Oct 2008 58,434 miles

center rear seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat fitted.

slight oil leak from rear diff.

tread depths: both front on 4mm, both rear on 6mm.

tyre size: 265/65/17 110S.

Fail 8 Oct 2007 44,932 miles

F wipers smearing slightly, child seats fitted to o/s centre and n/s rear most seats so unable to fully check passenger belts, F brake pads getting slightly low

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

TYRES 26565R17S M+S both front 7.0mm both rear 5.0mm and o/s/r perishing slightly

Pass 8 Oct 2007 44,932 miles

F wipers smearing slightly, child seats fitted to o/s centre and n/s rear most seats so unable to fully check passenger belts, F brake pads getting slightly low

TYRES 26565R17S M+S both front 7.0mm both rear 5.0mm and o/s/r perishing slightly

Pass 31 Oct 2006 30,584 miles

small scratches to body work.

tread depths:both front on 4mm, both rear on 5.5mm.

tyre size:265/65/17S.

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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GL53 ECW is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Beige with a 3,955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL53 ECW, 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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GL53 ECW is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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