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ML53 ZGK

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Petrol 3955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,688 mi
Last recorded134,688 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 ZGK
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 134,688 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 134,684 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Locked into positon, will not release or retract (7.1.2 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes corroded ()

Fuel tank slightly loose tank strap corroded, still secure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement and bushes separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spare wheel floor corroded hole, not within 30cm of mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 126,164 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 127,670 miles

both front tyres wearing on the edges.

corrosion to brake pipes in areas.

slight lift in nearside front lower ball joint.

Pass 4 Nov 2016 123,161 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 119,359 miles

nearside rear brakes binding slightly but not affecting the brake results

nearside wiper split but clearing the windscreen effectivley

Fail 4 Nov 2015 119,359 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside rear brakes binding slightly but not affecting the brake results

nearside wiper split but clearing the windscreen effectivley

Pass 14 Oct 2014 115,713 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 115,713 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 108,346 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 99,555 miles

Both NS and OS inner CV boots leaking grease from clip but not excessive

Nail in nearside rear tyre

SRS light on

Fail 25 Oct 2012 99,549 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both NS and OS inner CV boots leaking grease from clip but not excessive

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2011 94,179 miles

Coolant leak

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 90,218 miles

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

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

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2009 81,917 miles

slight corrosion to rear disc's

Fail 7 Oct 2008 72,810 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 72,810 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 64,381 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 49,385 miles

both front tyres balding on edges

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 ZGK is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 3,955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZGK, 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 ZGK registered?

ML53 ZGK is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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