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RF53 PPX

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

158,767 mi
Last recorded158,767 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 PPX
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 158,767 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 140,489 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 131,176 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 124,386 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 118,413 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 117,647 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 116,289 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 114,457 miles

Nearside Front slight play in bearing

Offside Front brake binding slightly

travel in handbrake

Pass 22 Sep 2017 112,667 miles

Rear handbrake slighty high in travel

Rear lower drop link bushes worn

Pass 22 Sep 2016 109,847 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 106,943 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 104,238 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

surface corrosion to rear of inner sills and parts of chassis

Pass 8 Oct 2013 101,070 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 95,531 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

long travel on hand brake

Fail 22 Oct 2012 95,531 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

long travel on hand brake

Pass 28 Jan 2011 81,286 miles

both front anti roll bar link bushes perished

surface rust on exhaust

Fail 26 Jan 2011 81,286 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

surface rust on exhaust

both front anti roll bar link bushes perished

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2009 70,216 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

small stone cuts to both rear tyres

Pass 17 Dec 2008 65,559 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2007 57,975 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 57,975 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 49,363 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 PPX is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PPX, 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 PPX is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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