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J483 NRU

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2440cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,340 mi
Last recorded148,340 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2008
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ483 NRU
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,440cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2008 148,340 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 148,322 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 134,499 miles

ref to test 882990347015

Fail 9 Feb 2007 134,499 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

both front hub seals are leaking †evidence of play in both front hubs

both rear tyres are wearing low in the centers and are perishing

exhaust is quite rusty

transfer box is leaking oil

Pass 13 Feb 2006 121,435 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

signs of gear box oil leak.signs of engine oil leak.screw in n/s/f tyre tread.

Fail 8 Feb 2006 121,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

play in rear anti roll bar links both sides.slight exhaust leak.signs of engine oil leak. signs of gear box oil leak.

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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J483 NRU is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,440cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J483 NRU, 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 J483 NRU registered?

J483 NRU is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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