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LS53 WRX

2003 Toyota Landcruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

200,357 mi
Last recorded200,357 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Landcruiser115,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 WRX
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 200,357 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 191,912 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2021 191,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 187,451 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 187,449 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 177,286 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides tie-bar bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear number-plate lamp holder damaged

Fail 6 Feb 2019 177,090 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s lower (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides tie-bar bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear number-plate lamp holder damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2018 165,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 165,699 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement N/S O/S (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 164,909 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement N/S O/S (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 157,098 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small blow at rear of silencer. (7.1.2)

Corrosion to nearside and offside floor pans and chassis rails.

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection of certain components.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush soft and perishing. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present. (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 157,011 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" Blade split at both ends and smearing view. (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Tail lamp lens damaged with a piece missing showing White and Red light. (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge in outer sidewall. 265/65R17/112S (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link arm lower balljoint grease cover split and perished. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Balljoint has excessive lift play. (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" Blade split at both ends and smearing view. (8.2.2)

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

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small blow at rear of silencer. (7.1.2)

Corrosion to nearside and offside floor pans and chassis rails.

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection of certain components.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush soft and perishing. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. Aim well below base line and too far Right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wish bone rear pivot bush soft and perishing. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. Aim well below base line and too far Right. (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present. (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 148,416 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 139,791 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 135,582 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 129,354 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 111,603 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 111,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Dec 2009 96,558 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 96,558 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s rear and o/s front tyres worn on edges

o/s rear tyre spliting in tread

Pass 13 Nov 2008 83,865 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 64,507 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 64,042 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 64,041 miles

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 47,101 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 47,101 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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LS53 WRX is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 LS53 WRX, 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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LS53 WRX is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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