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MV53 WFD

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,638 mi
Last recorded164,638 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 WFD
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 164,638 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BORDERLINE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BORDERLINE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

condition of headlamp aims and lenses BORDERLINE

corrosion on engine under panel

underside corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2022 163,400 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BORDERLINE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

condition of headlamp lenses and aims

corrosion on engine under panel

underside corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2021 154,030 miles

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

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

heavy underside corrosion

Fail 28 Jan 2021 153,990 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

heavy underside corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2020 148,774 miles

headlamp lenses and aims BORDERLINE

underside corrosion

Fail 8 Feb 2020 148,771 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

corrosion n/s/f brake pipe to flexi

headlamp lenses and aims BORDERLINE

underside corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2019 140,024 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 140,019 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 130,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 120,011 miles

corrosion and wear on both front brake discs

corrosion on chassis

corrosion on rear axle and suspension

Fail 24 Jan 2017 120,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint up right link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint up right link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion and wear on both front brake discs

corrosion on chassis

corrosion on rear axle and suspension

Pass 10 Feb 2016 106,378 miles

corrosion on rear brake disc s

lift in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 3 Feb 2015 98,868 miles

N/s/f and o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

Slight corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 6 May 2014 94,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 86,200 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 86,200 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 80,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Dec 2010 70,847 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 70,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 53,305 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 47,566 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 28 Jan 2008 39,085 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 38,698 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 31,891 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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MV53 WFD is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MV53 WFD, 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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MV53 WFD is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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