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L528 LNC

2003 Toyota Estima

Silver Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

232,072 mi
Last recorded232,072 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Estima129,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL528 LNC
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 232,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 227,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 225,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked but still readable (6.3.1d)

fuel cap is of tempary type but is sealing and scure

slight blow of exhaust gasses from centre exhaust

Fail 7 Mar 2016 225,258 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 205,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noise at n/s/r wheel

oil leaks

Fail 1 Apr 2015 205,330 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noise at n/s/r wheel

oil leaks

Pass 2 Apr 2014 183,387 miles

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

fluctuation on n/s/f + rear brakes but not yet excessive

front brake pads wearing slightly low

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

sealable temp fuel cap fitted

splits in spare tyre

Fail 24 Mar 2014 183,386 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

fluctuation on n/s/f + rear brakes but not yet excessive

front brake pads wearing slightly low

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

sealable temp fuel cap fitted

splits in spare tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2013 163,364 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both headlamp patterns slightly faint possibly due to lamp deterioration

corrosion starting in o/s/r brake pipe

crack in o/s/r inner sidelight

front brake pads wearing slightly low

judder on front brakes

slight blow on exhaust centre + rear sections

spare tyre split on sidewalls

Fail 22 Mar 2013 163,364 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both headlamp patterns slightly faint possibly due to lamp deterioration

corrosion starting in o/s/r brake pipe

crack in o/s/r inner sidelight

front brake pads wearing slightly low

judder on front brakes

slight blow on exhaust centre + rear sections

spare tyre split on sidewalls

Pass 27 Mar 2012 154,278 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 27 Mar 2012 154,278 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Mar 2011 151,918 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 138,717 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 138,614 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 131,688 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 131,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 119,418 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 105,267 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Estima?

Based on 210,672 MOT tests across 28,466 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
7,341
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
28,466
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,826
fog lamp not working 4,768
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,765
position lamp(s) not working 3,374
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 3,347
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L528 LNC is a 2003 Toyota Estima in Silver with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Estima models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 129,758 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 Estima fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,826 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L528 LNC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Estima typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Estima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L528 LNC is a 2003 Toyota Estima, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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