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KT53 VDZ

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

185,875 mi
Last recorded185,875 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 VDZ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 185,875 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 180,519 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 174,093 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 167,125 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 167,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 158,390 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 158,390 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 147,074 miles

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 141,688 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 136,586 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 127,853 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 116,918 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

hand brake travel high

Pass 25 May 2012 100,519 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 90,980 miles

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

timing belt light on

Pass 3 Mar 2010 86,046 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 81,909 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear seats missing not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 28 Aug 2008 68,125 miles

UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED. N/S NoPLATE DIM. REAR SEATS TWO OF MISSING

Pass 20 Aug 2007 52,701 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 39,302 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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KT53 VDZ is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KT53 VDZ, 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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KT53 VDZ is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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