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P489 FEJ

2003 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,222 mi
Last recorded100,222 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Toyota Landcruiser115,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP489 FEJ
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011 100,222 miles

brake warning light staying lit on dash

o/s/r hand brake cable sticking when realeast

steering rack mounting rubbers worn on mounting brackets to cross member x two

Fail 22 Feb 2011 100,222 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake warning light staying lit on dash

o/s/r hand brake cable sticking when realeast

steering rack mounting rubbers worn on mounting brackets to cross member x two

Pass 23 Mar 2010 97,071 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 92,722 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 92,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 87,951 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2008 87,951 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 82,199 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 75,250 miles

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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P489 FEJ is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P489 FEJ, 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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What year was P489 FEJ registered?

P489 FEJ is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is P489 FEJ safe to buy?

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