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PJ52 VUO

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,530 mi
Last recorded189,530 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 VUO
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 189,530 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside head lamp cracked

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear corrosion n/s and o/s lower arches

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

corrosion fuel filler pipes

Fail 28 Jun 2021 189,530 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside head lamp cracked

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear corrosion n/s and o/s lower arches

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

corrosion fuel filler pipes

Pass 23 Mar 2020 186,623 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front headlamp crack and condensation on lense

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower n/s and o/s arches corroded

damage front bumper

hand brake efficiency only just met requires attention o/s

Pass 22 Feb 2019 176,364 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

damage to rear bumper

o/s/r arch damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2018 165,005 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear arch hard corrosion

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

damage rear bumper

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 165,005 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear arch hard corrosion

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

damage rear bumper

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 151,065 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 148,614 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake o/s requires attention

Fail 14 Mar 2016 148,614 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake o/s requires attention

Pass 19 Mar 2015 145,881 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 138,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 119,025 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside wiper blade split

offside wiper blade split

Fail 7 Sep 2012 119,025 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside wiper blade split

offside wiper blade split

Pass 1 Jul 2011 104,667 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 94,560 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 1 Mar 2010 94,554 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 4 Feb 2009 81,551 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Feb 2009 81,549 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2008 67,119 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 45,508 miles

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

both front inner drive shaft gaitors showing slight deteriation

Pass 26 Jan 2006 30,911 miles

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

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

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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PJ52 VUO is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PJ52 VUO, 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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PJ52 VUO is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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