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KJ53 FEU

2003 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

183,670 mi
Last recorded183,670 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Estate105,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 FEU
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Estate
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 183,670 miles

Bonnet struts worn

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/S/R bump stop missing

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coil pipe - Chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shalf seal leaking

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear end subframe and suspension components corroded

Window-screen has a small chip

Pass 21 Dec 2024 178,843 miles

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

Front Subframe corroded.

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 178,807 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Subframe corroded.

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 171,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded brake pipe to flexi as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to front flexi as marked. will require attention (1.1.11 (c))

bonnet struts worn

Pass 2 Dec 2022 164,623 miles

2 x offside rear seat belts slow to retract

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

bonnet strut stays worn

Pass 1 Dec 2021 158,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

bonnet stays / struts worn.

offside rear tyre slight wear inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2020 153,881 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 148,140 miles

Front Bonnet struts Weak

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Little hole in tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 139,885 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

both front tyres wearing low on outer edge

Fail 2 Nov 2018 139,877 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

both front tyres wearing low on outer edge

Pass 16 Sep 2017 128,434 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 118,376 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 118,306 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 108,968 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 96,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2013 83,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 83,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 71,393 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 61,055 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

spare wheel low tread

Pass 28 Aug 2010 50,620 miles

front wiper blades split at ends

offside front tyre worn inner edge

strong advise! nearside front tyre no tread outer edge

Pass 27 Aug 2009 41,651 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 33,082 miles

nearside front wheel slight binding

Pass 1 Sep 2007 25,851 miles

front brake imbalence = 21%

front tyres worn wearing on outer edges

nearside front wheel slight binding

spare tyre worn

Fail 1 Sep 2007 25,851 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake imbalance = 21%

front tyres worn wearing on outer edges

nearside front wheel slight binding

Pass 31 Aug 2006 19,571 miles

Offside Front Upper Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2006 19,571 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Estate?

Based on 33,877 MOT tests across 2,144 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,771
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 655
position lamp(s) not working 475
Registration plate lamp not working 474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 471
Stop lamp not working 440
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KJ53 FEU is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Estate in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 105,049 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser Estate fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KJ53 FEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Estate is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KJ53 FEU is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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