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MUI 5896

2003 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

172,030 mi
Last recorded172,030 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Landcruiser115,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUI 5896
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2022 172,030 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 172,002 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 171,992 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack insecure steering rack end (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2019 171,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 171,344 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Above spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Rear subframe at very back of car (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 167,627 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 161,823 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

n/s front wheel bearing noisy

Fail 11 Apr 2017 161,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded radius arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded radius arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Spare tyre defective ()

n/s front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 8 Jan 2016 153,608 miles

rear reg'plate deteriorated

spare wheel flat

Fail 7 Jan 2016 153,595 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear reg'plate deteriorated

spare wheel flat

Pass 11 Dec 2014 145,085 miles

Rear fog lamp damaged

Rear reg plate deteriorated

Spare wheel flat

rear tyre treads wearing low

Fail 11 Dec 2014 145,085 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear tyre treads wearing low

Fail 6 Dec 2013 137,610 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres show slight deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2013 137,610 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres show slight deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2012 129,299 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2012 129,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2011 121,128 miles

front brake pads worn low

rear reg'plate deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2010 113,346 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 104,482 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 104,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 99,048 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 85,203 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 85,203 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 73,792 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 73,792 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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MUI 5896 is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 115,451 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MUI 5896, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MUI 5896 is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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