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NL53 VFX

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

95,471 mi
Last recorded95,471 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 VFX
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 95,471 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

undersides of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 2 Dec 2022 94,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2022 92,882 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 91,276 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 91,260 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety brake pipe where it enters the caliper (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2019 88,407 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 85,589 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 78,342 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 78,341 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 77,614 miles

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

n/s wiper blade poor

Pass 30 Nov 2015 73,016 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 68,772 miles

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

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

slight wear all suspension components /no play

Pass 31 Oct 2013 64,161 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 64,161 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 60,348 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Nov 2012 60,348 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 57,445 miles

both frt brake discs corroded on edges.

rear wiper smearing.

Pass 3 Nov 2010 52,674 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 52,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 48,415 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 48,415 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 43,532 miles

frt discs have slight corrosion on edges.

rear discs have slight corrosion on edges.

Fail 28 Nov 2008 43,532 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

frt discs have slight corrosion on edges.

rear discs have slight corrosion on edges.

Pass 23 Nov 2007 40,636 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 37,384 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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NL53 VFX is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 NL53 VFX, 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 NL53 VFX registered?

NL53 VFX is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is NL53 VFX safe to buy?

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