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ML53 MKV

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,613 mi
Last recorded143,613 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 MKV
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 143,613 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 130,691 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 130,691 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 115,552 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 115,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 100,569 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 100,569 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 90,991 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 77,850 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 64,723 miles

front tyres bald on edges

Pass 7 Nov 2006 49,595 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 MKV is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ML53 MKV, 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 ML53 MKV registered?

ML53 MKV is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is ML53 MKV safe to buy?

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