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N531 JBK

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Gold Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

197,672 mi
Last recorded197,672 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN531 JBK
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2017 197,672 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Nearside headlamp damaged lens

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 181,363 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres slightly distorted on inner shoulders

Pass 20 Oct 2015 171,372 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 171,369 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 163,368 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 163,368 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 151,912 miles

steering rack mount bushes have exessive play

Fail 17 Oct 2013 151,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

steering rack mount bushes have exessive play

Pass 20 Oct 2012 140,907 miles

RACK MOUNTS WORN

Fail 15 Oct 2012 140,711 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

RACK MOUNTS WORN

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 133,129 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 133,128 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 124,780 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 118,410 miles

nearside front headlamp stone damage to lens

Fail 12 Oct 2009 118,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front headlamp stone damage to lens

Fail 7 Oct 2008 105,060 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 105,060 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 91,571 miles

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

chip in nearside headlamp glass

Fail 2 Oct 2007 91,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

chip in nearside headlamp glass

Pass 8 Jun 2006 78,229 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside headlamp lens holed

Fail 13 Apr 2006 75,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N531 JBK is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Gold with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 N531 JBK, 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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N531 JBK is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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