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MA53 LXR

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

217,373 mi
Last recorded217,373 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2019 217,373 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired under floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar link mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 front leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 vehicle stabiliser mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced x2 under floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced both sides (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 195,033 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis Body mounting point corroded through (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis Body mounting point corroded through (6.1.B.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 195,033 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fuel tank insecure Support strap corroded through (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Oil leak Engine oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis Body mounting point corroded through (6.1.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis Body mounting point corroded through (6.1.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 173,642 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 173,632 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis ovver r/axle (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear body over rear axle o/s and n/s (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear x/member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure a/b/s (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings shocker mtg (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported across axle (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 153,743 miles

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

general surface corrosion

Fail 11 Feb 2016 153,740 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to floor (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

general surface corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2015 136,216 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 136,216 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 114,037 miles

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

both sills corroding

corrosion in the rear body rails

Pass 16 Apr 2013 108,273 miles

rear suspension spring lower mounts corrodid but acceptable.

Pass 10 May 2012 101,799 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Apr 2011 93,718 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

WIPERS NEED SOME ATTENSION, UNDER VEHICLE LOTS OF SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 22 Apr 2010 88,383 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 88,383 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 81,502 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 81,502 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 66,576 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 53,464 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 LXR is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LXR, 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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MA53 LXR is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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