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MJ52 VDR

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

222,717 mi
Last recorded222,717 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 VDR
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 222,717 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 183,084 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 157,920 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 155,074 miles

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under covered with undereal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 151,077 miles

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 144,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 134,532 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 134,570 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 125,336 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 125,336 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position front bonnet will not close in a secure position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2014 117,359 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 108,085 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 100,148 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 100,148 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 87,145 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 79,347 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 79,347 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2009 64,470 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 64,470 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 50,540 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 50,540 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 43,411 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

scuff marks on nearside rear bodywork.

Pass 15 Dec 2006 38,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MJ52 VDR is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MJ52 VDR, 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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What year was MJ52 VDR registered?

MJ52 VDR is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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