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MC53 FZB

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

253,729 mi
Last recorded253,729 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 FZB
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 253,729 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 253,728 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 241,148 miles

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

corroded rear wheel arches

Pass 18 Mar 2021 229,213 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 229,213 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 223,284 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both slightly weeping (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 223,284 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both slightly weeping (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 208,528 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 208,528 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 195,405 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 195,022 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases egr pipe blowing (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 185,687 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 185,687 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Wheel nut(s) missing all 4 wheels have a nut missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 176,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 11 Feb 2016 176,284 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 25 Feb 2015 165,051 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 149,193 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 137,324 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 128,837 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 99,918 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 95,878 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 91,008 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 83,817 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 60,528 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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MC53 FZB is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MC53 FZB, 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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MC53 FZB is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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