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PL53 HPC

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

144,514 mi
Last recorded144,514 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 HPC
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 144,514 miles

underside shultzed and brake pipes covered

Fail 6 May 2022 144,514 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

underside shultzed and brake pipes covered

Pass 25 Mar 2021 144,205 miles

both rear springs corroded

car has some corrosion underneath on the rear

Pass 3 Mar 2020 138,252 miles

both rear springs corroded

car has some corrosion underneath on the rear

Fail 20 Feb 2020 137,937 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 134,003 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 128,249 miles

areas of advanced corrosion body chassis and suspension components

Fail 23 Feb 2018 128,200 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under rear of sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under rear of sill (5.2.6)

areas of advanced corrosion body chassis and suspension components

Pass 28 Feb 2017 122,325 miles

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

Oil leak gear oil under centre ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 118,370 miles

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

both near side rear and off side rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Feb 2015 113,072 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 105,565 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 95,158 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 86,946 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 78,968 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 68,323 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 57,745 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 46,488 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 36,234 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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PL53 HPC is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PL53 HPC, 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 PL53 HPC registered?

PL53 HPC is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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