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MK03 DZU

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,126 mi
Last recorded53,126 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 DZU
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 53,126 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 90,310 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both inner cv boots split

offside front cv boot insecure

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 11 Aug 2010 85,260 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both inner driveboots split/leaking-investigate

front and rear discs scored/lipped

nearside front suspension noisey,shocker lower bush deteriorating

offside front rim slight damage

screen chipped

srs lamp on

vsc,trc lamp showing-investigate

Fail 11 Aug 2010 85,258 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both inner driveboots split/leaking-investigate

front and rear discs scored/lipped

nearside front suspension noisey,shocker lower bush deteriorating

offside front rim slight damage

screen chipped

srs lamp on

vsc,trc lamp showing-investigate

Fail 17 Jul 2010 85,529 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both fron t inner driveshaft boots split/leaking grease-require attention

front and rear discs scored

front pad retainong clips not original but just about adaquet

oil leak/spill

screen slight damage

seats,trims-exterior damage in places

srs lamp on

Fail 9 Jun 2010 85,236 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both cv boots leaking,inners

front & rear discs scored/lipped

screen chipped

srs lamp on

Pass 26 May 2009 85,174 miles

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

srs lamp on

Pass 29 Nov 2007 83,477 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery weak

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 5 May 2006 45,832 miles

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

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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MK03 DZU 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 MK03 DZU, 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 MK03 DZU registered?

MK03 DZU is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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