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J157 MRL

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2440cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,690 mi
Last recorded175,690 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ157 MRL
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,440cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2008 175,690 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 168,825 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 168,800 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2006 164,312 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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J157 MRL is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,440cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J157 MRL, 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 J157 MRL registered?

J157 MRL is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is J157 MRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J157 MRL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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