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N5 XAW

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

172,385 mi
Last recorded172,385 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 XAW
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 172,385 miles

Both rear shock absorber outer casings corroded (not leaking).

Hand brake performance just met. Brakes could do with inspection/adjustment.

Pass 6 Jan 2025 169,101 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 167,757 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 163,350 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 159,080 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 154,998 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear valance corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2019 152,469 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 147,771 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 147,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 141,802 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 134,485 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 126,867 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 120,924 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 115,686 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 109,093 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 97,368 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 86,397 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 73,118 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 60,767 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 48,870 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 48,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 35,741 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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N5 XAW is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N5 XAW, 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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What year was N5 XAW registered?

N5 XAW is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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