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HF53 CYC

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,411 mi
Last recorded158,411 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 CYC
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 158,411 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 155,864 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 155,862 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 153,387 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 153,265 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting behind wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing.under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2021 148,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 148,886 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake cablle slightley insecure

Pass 6 Aug 2020 142,898 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 142,740 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2019 134,725 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 134,722 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 124,461 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 124,459 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 116,901 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 111,852 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 111,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 105,087 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 96,741 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 88,095 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 88,095 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 78,563 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 71,629 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 71,629 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 65,342 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 55,840 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 45,963 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 34,865 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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HF53 CYC is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 HF53 CYC, 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 HF53 CYC registered?

HF53 CYC is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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