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MT52 DWE

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

136,008 mi
Last recorded136,008 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT52 DWE
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 136,008 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 136,008 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 136,008 miles

Nearside small hole in inner sill

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

a lot of travel in hand brake

odometer doesn't work

Fail 8 Jan 2020 136,008 miles

Nearside Inner Body mounting fixings missing sill (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

a lot of travel in park brake

Pass 6 Dec 2018 136,008 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive from steering rack gaiters (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

under vehicle corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2018 136,008 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive from steering rack gaiters (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

under vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2017 136,008 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on edges

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

Nearside Rear tyre heavily worn on edges

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on edges

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 136,008 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on edges

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre heavily worn on edges

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on edges

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 136,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear suspension pipe corroded

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 136,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear suspension pipe corroded

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 136,008 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 136,008 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brakes noisy ,may require attension

Pass 12 Dec 2013 136,008 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2013 136,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 136,012 miles

Spare wheel tyre tread low and splitting

Fail 17 Oct 2012 136,008 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Spare wheel tyre tread low and splitting

Pass 18 Nov 2011 136,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 136,008 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 136,008 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Dec 2009 136,008 miles

spare wheel fitted to o/s/f small cuts not to ply/cords and worn on outer edge advised to replace soon

Fail 23 Dec 2009 136,008 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 135,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 109,782 miles

o/s inboard drive shaft gaiter leaking grease

Pass 5 Jul 2006 62,741 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2006 62,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2006

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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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MT52 DWE is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MT52 DWE, 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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MT52 DWE is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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