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GX53 VKR

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2983cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

191,940 mi
Last recorded191,940 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 VKR
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,983cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 191,940 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general corosion underside

headlamps slightly dim

Fail 8 Nov 2022 191,920 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general corosion underside

headlamps slightly dim

Pass 22 Nov 2021 186,765 miles

corosion under vehicle

Pass 23 Nov 2020 184,214 miles

nearside rear shock cover coroded

slight brake bind nearside rear

stone chip

Pass 14 Nov 2019 181,136 miles

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

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

surface corosion on frame under vehicle

Pass 17 Nov 2018 176,877 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 172,933 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 165,120 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 161,011 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 154,565 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 141,766 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 124,534 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 124,528 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 107,029 miles

front discs pitted and pads low

Pass 28 Sep 2010 87,043 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 87,043 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 70,382 miles

Rear seats stowed. Rear seat belts not checked

Pass 15 Oct 2008 52,868 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2007 42,608 miles

3rd row seats stowed,seatbelts not fully inspected.

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

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

both front tyres worn below 1.6mm on built up edges.

slight run out on both front brake discs

Pass 10 Oct 2007 42,608 miles

3rd row seats stowed,seatbelts not fully inspected.

both front tyres worn below 1.6mm on built up edges.

slight run out on both front brake discs

Fail 18 Oct 2006 30,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 30,723 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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GX53 VKR is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,983cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GX53 VKR, 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 GX53 VKR registered?

GX53 VKR is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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