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LG53 RZR

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,857 mi
Last recorded82,857 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 RZR
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 82,857 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 80,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 78,903 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 78,903 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 76,374 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 74,185 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 72,330 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 72,330 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 70,801 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 70,801 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 68,892 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 65,432 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2016 65,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2014 57,370 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking

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

Offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 14 Oct 2014 57,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking

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

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 Dec 2013 56,118 miles

all 4 tyres have slight cracking

Pass 13 Sep 2012 53,986 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 52,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre ageing

nearside rear tyre ageing

offside front tyre ageing

offside rear tyre ageing

Pass 8 Nov 2010 50,858 miles

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

all tyres show signs of perrishing

Fail 16 Apr 2010 50,322 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 47,571 miles

all tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 16 Apr 2008 43,152 miles

all sidewalls on tyres perishing

Pass 7 Feb 2007 40,408 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 39,058 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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LG53 RZR is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LG53 RZR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG53 RZR registered?

LG53 RZR is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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