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ML53 AMK

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

148,477 mi
Last recorded148,477 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 AMK
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 148,477 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 145,871 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 141,422 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (BOTH SIDE) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

LOWER BODY CORRODED ALL OVER

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 141,422 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (BOTH SIDE) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

LOWER BODY CORRODED ALL OVER

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 134,005 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower BODY CORRODED ALL OVER

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2020 134,005 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing BOTH SIDES (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower BODY CORRODED ALL OVER

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 131,113 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 125,990 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All over general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 122,948 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 122,948 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 115,076 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 115,076 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 107,032 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 70,433 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 100,032 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 93,218 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 83,607 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 74,514 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 68,654 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 61,577 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 55,091 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 48,028 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 37,070 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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ML53 AMK is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ML53 AMK, 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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ML53 AMK is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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