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GL53 MEU

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,374 mi
Last recorded136,374 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 MEU
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2012 136,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

parking brake slow to return.

slight play in both side front inner anti-roll bar bushes.

some corrosion in rear end of front to rear steel brake pipes.

windscreen has some damage.

Pass 24 Nov 2012 136,374 miles

parking brake slow to return.

slight play in both side front inner anti-roll bar bushes.

some corrosion in rear end of front to rear steel brake pipes.

windscreen has some damage.

Fail 11 Nov 2011 115,571 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

both side wipers starting to split

Pass 11 Nov 2011 115,571 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both side wipers starting to split

Pass 29 Nov 2010 93,337 miles

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

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

some deteration in off side rear brake disc

Fail 29 Nov 2010 93,337 miles

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

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

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

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

some deteration in off side rear brake disc

Pass 26 Nov 2009 72,883 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 58,580 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 45,556 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 32,597 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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GL53 MEU is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MEU, 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 GL53 MEU registered?

GL53 MEU is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is GL53 MEU safe to buy?

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