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LK53 VST

2003 Toyota Landcruiser

Silver Petrol 3955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

133,782 mi
Last recorded133,782 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Landcruiser115,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 VST
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 133,782 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shrouds (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

rear bumper mount bracket corroding

rear floors corroding

Fail 12 Sep 2022 133,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shrouds (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

rear bumper mount bracket corroding

rear floors corroding

Pass 11 Sep 2021 127,643 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed unable to see if damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

n/s/r parking brake lazy

o/s/f chassis upper suspension arm mount area starting to corrode

Fail 9 Sep 2021 127,643 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed unable to see if damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r parking brake lazy

o/s/f chassis upper suspension arm mount area starting to corrode

Pass 24 Sep 2020 120,168 miles

Central Front Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 120,168 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Central Front Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 109,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 97,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 97,542 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 84,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 84,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 75,333 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 64,812 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 53,216 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

smell of gas?

Fail 4 Sep 2014 53,216 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

all tyres wearing on edges

smell of gas?

Pass 3 Sep 2013 48,710 miles

both rear tyres are starting to perish

Pass 22 Aug 2012 45,231 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 41,904 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 37,026 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 29,898 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 18,967 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 11,194 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 11,048 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 6,756 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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LK53 VST is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser in Silver with a 3,955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LK53 VST, 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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What year was LK53 VST registered?

LK53 VST is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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