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LJ53 EEP

2003 Toyota Landcruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

177,326 mi
Last recorded177,326 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Landcruiser115,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 EEP
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 177,326 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 177,326 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2017 157,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 157,695 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 142,044 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 12,496 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 124,896 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 103,338 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 103,338 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 82,995 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres slight cracks

Fail 1 Oct 2013

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 2 Oct 2012 67,020 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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LJ53 EEP is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 115,451 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 Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ53 EEP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LJ53 EEP is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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