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MJ53 EDO

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,032 mi
Last recorded144,032 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 EDO
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2019 144,032 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working sidelight bulb (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front All position lamps not working sidelight bulb (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering body mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Body component likely to become detached Door step insecure (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear coil springs corroded

Nearside front tyre close to limits

Nearside rear spring mount heavily corroded

Number plate light inop

Offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish also worn on edges

Under body structure heavily corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2018 140,621 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 140,648 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 137,811 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside front (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Park brake effort only just met.It would appear that adjustment or repair may be required.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all underbody components (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis areas (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 132,615 miles

all underbody has light corrosion.

exhaust starting to deteriate.

undertrays fitted and starting to deteriate.

Fail 3 Mar 2016 132,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all underbody has light corrosion.

exhaust starting to deteriate.

undertrays fitted and starting to deteriate.

Pass 21 Mar 2015 125,866 miles

All underbody has light corrosion.

Fail 17 Mar 2015 125,866 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

All underbody has light corrosion.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 124,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 113,500 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

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

underbody has light corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2012 100,037 miles

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

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

offside front tyre getting worn on inner and outer edge tread!!

offside front wiperblade rubber peeling!!

Fail 28 Feb 2012 100,037 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre getting worn on inner and outer edge tread!!

offside front wiperblade rubber peeling!!

Pass 31 Dec 2010 92,289 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 84,536 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 84,536 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 72,839 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 59,516 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 43,950 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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MJ53 EDO is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MJ53 EDO, 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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MJ53 EDO is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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