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RF53 DNX

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

178,236 mi
Last recorded178,236 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 DNX
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 178,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 19 May 2023 178,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 175,800 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front floor corroded but not excessively

Fail 16 May 2022 175,575 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front floor corroded but not excessively

Pass 26 May 2021 164,177 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear most ()

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

Fail 24 May 2021 164,159 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear most ()

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 153,583 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 142,864 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 133,161 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 133,005 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 114,844 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 114,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 Lower 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 102,557 miles

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

front wipers getting smeary

rear tyres wearing on edges

small amount of greas around n/s/f inner driveshaft gaiter

Fail 20 May 2014 102,557 miles

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

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

front wipers getting smeary

rear tyres wearing on edges

small amount of greas around n/s/f inner driveshaft gaiter

Pass 28 May 2013 90,175 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 90,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r indicator starting to show white light

o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 21 May 2012 79,874 miles

advise front pads low

advise rear pads appear slightly worn unable to properly assess

strong advise o/s/f tyre bald on the edges

Fail 18 May 2012 32,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

advise front pads low

advise rear pads appear slightly worn unable to properly assess

strong advise o/s/f tyre bald on the edges

Pass 21 May 2011 68,805 miles

advise front pads slightly worn

Pass 21 May 2010 60,312 miles

advise front pads getting worn

strong advise n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn on the edges where the trtead is not cut as deep as that containing the wear indicators

strong advise o/s/f tyre bald on the edges where the tread is not cut as deep as that containing the wear indicators

Pass 23 May 2009 49,729 miles

advise wipers getting poor

strong advise o/s/r and o/s/f tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 22 May 2008 39,598 miles

advise both front and o/s/r tyres worn close to limit on the edges

Fail 22 May 2008 39,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise both front and o/s/r tyres worn close to limit on the edges

Pass 18 Dec 2006 28,104 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 28,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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RF53 DNX is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 RF53 DNX, 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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RF53 DNX is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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