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PJ53 HAE

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Beige Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,288 mi
Last recorded137,288 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 HAE
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 137,288 miles

Anti Corrosion Paint Applied to Bottom Through out

Fail 5 Dec 2024 137,282 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Lower heavy underseal applied to lower body front and rear

Fail 1 Nov 2024 137,256 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill, front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded OSR to centre pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill, front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 132,460 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 132,460 miles

Fuel tank insecure strap broke (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

HEAVY CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE

Pass 26 Oct 2022 127,502 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy corrosion on rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 127,502 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy corrosion on rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 121,778 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 121,778 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 115,796 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 115,796 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 111,589 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 105,427 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 99,129 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 92,279 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 86,539 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 82,441 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 82,441 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 21 May 2014 76,569 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 67,669 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 67,669 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2012 62,207 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 57,718 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 49,232 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 46,786 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 41,524 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 36,096 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 31,442 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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PJ53 HAE is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Beige with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 PJ53 HAE, 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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PJ53 HAE is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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