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MEZ 9965

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,651 mi
Last recorded189,651 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEZ 9965
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 189,651 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 189,643 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 181,489 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 181,483 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 172,800 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 162,914 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front headlamp washer missing

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Rear third row seats not in use at time of test

all body has under seal on it

Fail 20 Jun 2016 162,667 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front headlamp washer missing

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Rear third row seats not in use at time of test

all body has under seal on it

Pass 14 Apr 2015 150,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 137,392 miles

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

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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MEZ 9965 is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MEZ 9965, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MEZ 9965 registered?

MEZ 9965 is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 28 January 2003.

Is MEZ 9965 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MEZ 9965 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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