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GV53 ZCA

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Petrol 3955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

207,187 mi
Last recorded207,187 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 ZCA
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,955cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 207,187 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 193,927 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 177,404 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 16 Apr 2012 161,594 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 161,594 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 153,039 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 153,036 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 136,348 miles

Front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 5 Nov 2010 136,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres worn on edges.

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 124,376 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 124,376 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 103,161 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 85,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 66,568 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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GV53 ZCA is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 3,955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GV53 ZCA, 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 GV53 ZCA registered?

GV53 ZCA is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 6 November 2003.

Is GV53 ZCA safe to buy?

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