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LJ53 VPC

2003 Toyota Landcruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,326 mi
Last recorded126,326 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Landcruiser115,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 VPC
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 126,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 117,781 miles

Oil leak rocker cover gasket ()

Slight cracking both front tyres

Pass 11 Oct 2016 109,518 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 101,717 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 95,886 miles

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

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

nsf inner cv boot leaking

rear propeller shaft leaking grease

Fail 9 Oct 2013 87,410 miles

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

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

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

both propshafts leaking

Pass 9 Oct 2013 87,410 miles

both propshafts leaking

Pass 4 Oct 2012 78,322 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

offside rear bumper damaged

Fail 3 Oct 2012 78,322 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

offside rear bumper damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2011 17,859 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 17,859 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 63,425 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 63,423 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 53,850 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 47,458 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 38,582 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 27,524 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 VPC is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VPC, 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 VPC is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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