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MT53 URJ

2003 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

197,712 mi
Last recorded197,712 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Estate105,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 URJ
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Estate
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2016 197,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2015 190,688 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both inner and outer are very low! (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both inner & outer are Very Low! (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 182,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear mudflap slightly insecure

Fail 10 Dec 2014 182,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear mudflap slightly insecure

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 173,277 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Both sunvisors slightly insecure

Damage to nearside rear reflector (1 of 2)

Nearside front link brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside front lower ball joint gaitor slightly torn

Offside rear main brake pipe slightly corroded

Slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Fail 30 Dec 2013 173,277 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear coil springs corroded

Both sunvisors slightly insecure

Damage to nearside rear reflector (1 of 2)

Nearside front link brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside front lower ball joint gaitor slightly torn

Offside rear main brake pipe slightly corroded

Slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 20 Nov 2012 166,516 miles

Both rear brake flexi ferrules corroded

Centre exhaust mount corroded

Door trim missing nearside front

Front reg plate deteriorated slightly

Fuel filter pipes corroded

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear shockabsorber casing corroded

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 166,516 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Both rear brake flexi ferrules corroded

Centre exhaust mount corroded

Door trim missing nearside front

Front reg plate deteriorated slightly

Fuel filter pipes corroded

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear shockabsorber casing corroded

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 157,452 miles

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

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

ns rear tyre worn on in side edge

o/s mirror slightly damaged

Fail 4 Jan 2012 157,423 miles

Centre Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

ns rear tyre worn on in side edge

o/s mirror slightly damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2010 137,189 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 136,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 100,037 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 79,414 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 79,414 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 51,114 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Estate?

Based on 33,877 MOT tests across 2,144 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,771
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 655
position lamp(s) not working 475
Registration plate lamp not working 474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 471
Stop lamp not working 440
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MT53 URJ is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Estate in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 105,049 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 Landcruiser Estate fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MT53 URJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Estate is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MT53 URJ is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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