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L881 GDV

2003 Toyota Estima

Blue Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,647 mi
Last recorded98,647 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Estima129,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL881 GDV
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 98,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

front springs rusty

rear springs rusty

rear suspension mounts getting rusty

rear suspension rusty

slight marks in screen

Fail 5 Mar 2015 98,647 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

front springs rusty

rear springs rusty

rear suspension mounts getting rusty

rear suspension rusty

slight marks in screen

Pass 2 Apr 2014 93,584 miles

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

front springs rusty

rear springs rusty

rear suspension mounts getting rusty

slight marks in screen

Fail 1 Apr 2014 93,584 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

front springs rusty

rear springs rusty

rear suspension mounts getting rusty

slight marks in screen

Pass 2 Apr 2013 90,192 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f steering rack side tube slight play

Fail 2 Apr 2013 90,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f steering rack side tube slight play

Pass 19 Mar 2012 85,963 miles

Both rear lower suspension arm bushes starting to perish

Headlamp coating starting to effect beam image

Nearside front shock damp

Pass 30 Mar 2011 81,603 miles

Headlamp aim starting to deteriorate due to headlamp coating

Pass 3 Apr 2010 72,763 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 69,766 miles

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

offside rear hand brake slightly low performance

Fail 15 Jun 2009 69,766 miles

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

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

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

offside rear hand brake slightly low performance

Pass 16 Jun 2008 67,306 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 64,915 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 59,552 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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L881 GDV is a 2003 Toyota Estima in Blue with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L881 GDV, 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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What year was L881 GDV registered?

L881 GDV is a 2003 Toyota Estima, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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