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LV53 VFF

2003 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,439 mi
Last recorded90,439 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Estate105,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 VFF
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Estate
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 90,439 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 90,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 88,790 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 85,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 85,607 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 81,487 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 81,487 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 77,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 77,589 miles

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 Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 73,882 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

rear tyre edges worn

Fail 24 Nov 2017 73,877 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

rear tyre edges worn

Pass 11 Nov 2016 67,410 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 63,673 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 59,329 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 55,753 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 50,082 miles

front tyre edges worn

rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 13 Nov 2012 50,078 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front tyre edges worn

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2011 47,086 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 17 Nov 2011 47,086 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2010 41,349 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perished

Pass 23 Nov 2009 37,503 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 34,099 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2007 26,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyre edges worne

Pass 14 Nov 2007 26,655 miles

front tyre edges worne

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Estate?

Based on 33,877 MOT tests across 2,144 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,771
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 655
position lamp(s) not working 475
Registration plate lamp not working 474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 471
Stop lamp not working 440
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LV53 VFF is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Estate in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 105,049 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 Estate fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV53 VFF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LV53 VFF registered?

LV53 VFF is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is LV53 VFF safe to buy?

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