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MA53 BUJ

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,048 mi
Last recorded104,048 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 BUJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 104,048 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general surface corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2025 101,425 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 97,528 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 94,181 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 94,077 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 89,665 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 86,645 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 85,822 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 80,774 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 79,294 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 76,090 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 75,920 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 69,529 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT TO NEARSIDE FRONT WISHBONE BUSH (REAR)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 62,346 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 56,495 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 48,378 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 41,118 miles

advise all 4 tyres are perished and worn

Pass 2 Apr 2012 38,074 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 34,533 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 30,985 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 22,048 miles

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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MA53 BUJ is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MA53 BUJ, 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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What year was MA53 BUJ registered?

MA53 BUJ is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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