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LV53 ZKY

2003 Toyota Landcruiser

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

124,533 mi
Last recorded124,533 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Landcruiser115,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 ZKY
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 124,533 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 124,528 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 124,304 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 123,023 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 123,023 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 121,676 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 121,247 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 121,241 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 116,796 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 113,724 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 109,492 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 106,477 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 104,130 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 104,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2014 100,136 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 100,133 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 94,639 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 88,184 miles

Slight perishing on rear tyres

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 78,969 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 71,695 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 66,015 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 55,204 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 44,391 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 34,464 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 34,464 miles

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

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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LV53 ZKY is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser in Grey with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LV53 ZKY, 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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LV53 ZKY is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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