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PN53 CTY

2003 Toyota Landcruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,664 mi
Last recorded163,664 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Landcruiser115,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 CTY
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 163,664 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 159,047 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 158,369 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 158,365 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 158,296 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear quarter (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake effort low

Nearside Rear handbrake slight bind

possible fuel leak from fuel filler pipe

Pass 5 Sep 2017 148,496 miles

Front propshaft bolt missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

possible fuel leak rear

Fail 5 Sep 2017 148,496 miles

Front propshaft bolt missing

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

possible fuel leak rear

Pass 5 Sep 2016 140,367 miles

Front propshaft bolt missing

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 140,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front propshaft bolt missing

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 128,500 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 128,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 119,859 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 114,298 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 114,298 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 97,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2011 86,415 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 73,822 miles

fuel filler neck pipes rusty

unable to see metal brake pipes above fuel tank

Pass 21 Aug 2009 62,103 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 50,580 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 40,307 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 100,282 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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PN53 CTY is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PN53 CTY, 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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PN53 CTY is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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