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KJ53 RKO

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

372,697 mi
Last recorded372,697 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 RKO
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 372,697 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 372,695 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 349,463 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 349,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 312,517 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 312,516 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 286,046 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 268,807 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear outer side wall slight damage

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 268,807 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear outer side wall slight damage

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 237,978 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced small hole in lamp (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seat 6&7 not present ()

adjustable sus replace with fixed

Fail 10 Mar 2017 237,978 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front tyre inner side wall split cords not visable put deep

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced small hole in lamp (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seat 6&7 not present ()

adjustable sus replace with fixed

Pass 29 Feb 2016 206,027 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner damp both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced hole in glass (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear seats 6 & 7 not present for test

Fail 24 Feb 2016 206,027 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner damp both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced hole in glass (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear seats 6 & 7 not present for test

Pass 20 Mar 2015 176,181 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 20 Jan 2014 148,061 miles

Slight play from O/s/r Anti roll bar linkage

Fail 20 Jan 2014 148,061 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Slight play from O/s/r Anti roll bar linkage

Pass 24 Dec 2012 115,652 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f inner cv boot slightly weaping grease

rear brake discs slightly corroded on braking surface

Pass 24 Jan 2012 100,300 miles

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

both front tyres worn from insid eadg

Pass 5 Aug 2010 88,127 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 72,104 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 57,247 miles

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

advice parking brake adjusted

Fail 8 Jul 2008 57,215 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

advice parking brake adjusted

Pass 4 Nov 2006 39,954 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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KJ53 RKO is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KJ53 RKO, 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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KJ53 RKO is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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