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LN53 YZZ

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

154,817 mi
Last recorded154,817 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 YZZ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 154,817 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 151,872 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 149,167 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 146,247 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 142,388 miles

fuel filler neck signs of heavy corrosion.

issue when opening passengers door (noise/poss-alignment)

n/s/r anti roll bar link slightly twisted/out of shape.

rear fuel tank strap corroded away (advise replacement)

slight blow centre exhaust.

slight lift n/s/f lower suspension ball joint.

vehicle underside/chassis showing signs of heavy surface rust/corrosion.

Pass 15 Jan 2021 140,863 miles

fuel filler neck signs of heavy corrosion.

n/s/r anti roll bar link slightly twisted/out of shape.

slight blow centre exhaust.

vehicle underside/chassis showing signs of heavy surface rust/corrosion.

Fail 12 Jan 2021 140,863 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both central sections of un-coated brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded short section too calliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded short section too calliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear brake pipe across the axle (short sections at ends un-coated) both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

fuel filler neck signs of heavy corrosion.

n/s/r anti roll bar link slightly twisted/out of shape.

slight blow centre exhaust.

vehicle underside/chassis showing signs of heavy surface rust/corrosion.

Pass 18 Oct 2019 138,759 miles

Offside Front Inner Arch starting to corrode

fuel filler pipes starting to corrode

Fail 17 Oct 2019 138,759 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock top mount inside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Arch starting to corrode

fuel filler pipes starting to corrode

Pass 25 Sep 2018 134,959 miles

both rear shock top metal dust covers signs of rust/corrosion.

various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

vehicle underside and rear chassie signs of surface rust/corrosion.

Pass 7 Sep 2017 128,315 miles

various brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Fail 6 Sep 2017 128,315 miles

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

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

various brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Pass 22 Sep 2016 116,605 miles

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

Rear Fuel filler pipes starting to corrode

Fail 16 Sep 2016 116,605 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Fuel filler pipes starting to corrode

Pass 7 Oct 2015 108,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 100,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 94,132 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2013 94,132 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 86,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2011 80,573 miles

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)

Fail 24 May 2011 80,573 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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)

Pass 8 May 2010 71,402 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 71,402 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 61,012 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 48,606 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 48,606 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 35,470 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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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LN53 YZZ is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LN53 YZZ, 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.

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LN53 YZZ is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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