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PX53 SYR

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

175,928 mi
Last recorded175,928 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 SYR
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2024 175,928 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2022 170,002 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear chassis corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2021 165,929 miles

Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported to rears poorly mounted (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear inner sills weld repairs

Fail 14 Dec 2021 165,929 miles

Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported to rears poorly mounted (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear inner sills weld repairs

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 161,483 miles

fuel line deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2020 161,358 miles

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

Fuel pipe chafing damp (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Fuel hose corroded temporary repair (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All body mount fixings corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear chassis both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 161,276 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking fuel breather pipe corroded (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti-roll bar link mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired excess corroded with in 30cm (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Both front inner wheel arches corroded

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Front front fog's not working

Nearside Front Lower body mount area corroded

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti-roll bear mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both body mounts corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 149,998 miles

Front Both inner wings corroded

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both desteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear shock absorber areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 4x Body mounting areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear chassis crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 149,998 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Tie mounting corroded + detached (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both inner wings corroded

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both desteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear shock absorber areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 4x Body mounting areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear chassis crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 139,603 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipes ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shock absorbers casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 131,256 miles

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

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower step front bracket broken

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower step front bracket broken

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 122,540 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Both rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 115,530 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 103,743 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 103,743 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 96,571 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 2 Sep 2013 96,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 7 Sep 2012 88,938 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 82,058 miles

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

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 74,620 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 66,489 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 59,183 miles

3rd row seats removed at test

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear wiper split

Fail 12 Sep 2008 59,183 miles

3rd row seats removed at test

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear wiper split

Pass 5 Sep 2007 51,168 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 47,300 miles

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

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

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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PX53 SYR is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 PX53 SYR, 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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PX53 SYR is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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