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KS53 AOV

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

209,479 mi
Last recorded209,479 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 AOV
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 209,479 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside/nearside (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 209,479 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside/nearside (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 197,186 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 182,591 miles

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)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 182,542 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 163,832 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 145,201 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 130,933 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 114,694 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 102,098 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 88,853 miles

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

all tyres wearing on edges

n/s step damaged suggest removal

Pass 29 Nov 2008 63,905 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 54,349 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 41,475 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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KS53 AOV is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KS53 AOV, 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 KS53 AOV registered?

KS53 AOV is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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