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LT53 DAO

2003 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

235,269 mi
Last recorded235,269 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado105,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 DAO
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 235,269 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 235,248 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S MIRROR DAMAGED

Pass 11 Jul 2013 222,632 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 222,632 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 181,929 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 181,925 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 152,376 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 152,374 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 135,684 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 111,454 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 111,454 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 89,050 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 88,118 miles

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 55,557 miles

front pads wearing thin

Pass 23 Feb 2006 30,699 miles

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Colorado?

Based on 45,117 MOT tests across 2,976 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
6,365
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,330
Stop lamp not working 1,280
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,102
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 946
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LT53 DAO is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 105,767 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 Colorado fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,330 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LT53 DAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Colorado typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Colorado is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LT53 DAO is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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