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RF53 OCG

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

206,758 mi
Last recorded206,758 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 OCG
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2025 206,758 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

inter cooler pipe lose or broken noise

Pass 9 Jan 2025 202,143 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 202,143 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 195,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 195,797 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe snapped off need mid and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 189,272 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 182,179 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 182,179 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 171,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear coil springs corroding

several items corroding

Fail 11 Dec 2020 171,120 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear coil springs corroding

several items corroding

Pass 17 Dec 2019 163,007 miles

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2019 163,007 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2018 154,441 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 154,441 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 148,255 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 148,255 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 133,468 miles

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

front suspension lower arms inner rear bushes soft/worn (slight movement)

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2016 133,468 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad missing! (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front suspension lower arms inner rear bushes soft/worn (slight movement)

n/s/r brake disc excessively scored

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2015 121,036 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 121,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding on (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding on (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 106,925 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 106,923 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 97,040 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 87,348 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 80,631 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 80,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 69,653 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 55,805 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 6 Jan 2010 55,805 miles

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 9 Dec 2008 47,270 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 38,874 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 38,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2006 30,729 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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RF53 OCG is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Grey with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 OCG, 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 RF53 OCG registered?

RF53 OCG is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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