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MF53 VVN

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

196,420 mi
Last recorded196,420 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 VVN
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 196,420 miles

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

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

Rear chassis rusty

body mounts rusting

underside rusting

Fail 3 Nov 2025 196,420 miles

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

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

Rear chassis rusty

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

body mounts rusting

underside rusting

Pass 6 Nov 2024 192,799 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 192,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill seat belt and suspension area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and rear seatbelt mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 189,396 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 189,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 185,118 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

offside and nearside front inner wing in engine bay surface corroded

offside and nearside rear cassis rail surface corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2021 180,128 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

chassis corroded

inner wings engine bay corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2020 175,501 miles

Both rear tyres 2 mm depth

Front brake pads low

Offside front metal brake pipe surface corroded

Rear brake pads low

Pass 12 Nov 2019 172,083 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 172,080 miles

Nearside 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))

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

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 163,042 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges 265/65x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 162,863 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges 265/65x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 153,591 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 145,477 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 135,480 miles

Offside Front slight play in wheel

spare tyre flat

Fail 13 Nov 2015 135,480 miles

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

Offside Front slight play in wheel

spare tyre flat

Pass 1 Nov 2014 127,734 miles

offside front shock absorber damp

Pass 2 Nov 2013 120,188 miles

most metal brake pipes corroding

offside front shock absorber damp

Pass 2 Nov 2012 113,548 miles

chip to screen

o/s/f shock damp

Fail 31 Oct 2012 113,412 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

chip to screen

o/s/f shock damp

Pass 26 Oct 2011 105,049 miles

offside fron shock absorber damp

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 1 Nov 2010 99,342 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 93,552 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 85,315 miles

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

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

wear to front tyres on edges

Pass 23 Nov 2007 76,727 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 51,070 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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MF53 VVN is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 MF53 VVN, 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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MF53 VVN is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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