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PY53 BZW

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

153,681 mi
Last recorded153,681 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 BZW
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 153,681 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 153,678 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Antiroll bar chassis mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 147,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 139,519 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens damaged

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 139,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens damaged

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 132,774 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 132,772 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 126,154 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 126,152 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm chassis mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 122,660 miles

Nearside Rear axle bump stop missing

Offside Front fog / driving lamp not working

Fail 19 Jan 2021 122,655 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering by shocker mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2020 119,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 115,085 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 115,084 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower coil spring mount corroded away (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Chassis to axle suspension arm bracket on chassis side fractured. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 112,369 miles

Nearside Rear metal brake noise on rotation

engine light/vss light intermittent

Fail 5 Jan 2018 112,369 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear metal brake noise on rotation

engine light/vss light intermittent

Pass 20 Jan 2017 108,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 101,576 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 101,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 97,427 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 97,426 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 93,309 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 93,309 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 85,240 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 85,240 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 75,842 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 75,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 66,652 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 55,680 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 55,680 miles

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

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 45,519 miles

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

tyres worn on edges rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 26 Aug 2008 45,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

tyres worn on edges rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 26 Sep 2007 37,332 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 28,476 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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PY53 BZW is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 PY53 BZW, 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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PY53 BZW is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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