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ME53 LLB

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

149,056 mi
Last recorded149,056 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME53 LLB
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 149,056 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 149,017 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated at wheel (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger sill rear of wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 149,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger sill rear off wheel near body mount and seat belt mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger sill rear of wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front steering rack boot damp

Pass 10 Feb 2021 144,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front to wheels and under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and offside front inner boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and offside rear suspension pipes corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering rack boot damp

Pass 28 Jan 2020 139,979 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and offside front inner boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front streeing rack boot slight damp

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 131,992 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 126,974 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 126,917 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 121,641 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 121,641 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 113,861 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 105,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 105,288 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 96,145 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 87,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 81,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 75,163 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 70,697 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 62,509 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 48,214 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 48,214 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 36,857 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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ME53 LLB is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ME53 LLB, 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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ME53 LLB is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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