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RF53 UZL

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

85,401 mi
Last recorded85,401 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 UZL
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 85,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both sides sills corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2025 85,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both sides sills corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2025

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

all underside components corroded

all underside freshly wax oiled and shiny / sticky

body mounting points corroded

both sides rear sills corroded

rear axle and mounting points corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2024

All under body components and prescribed areas including rear axle corroded

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

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2023

All under body components and prescribed areas including rear axle corroded

Coil spring corroded All four front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 67,705 miles

All under body components and prescribed areas slightly corroded

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 64,162 miles

Bonnet risers very weak

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 63,575 miles

Bonnet risers very weak

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 62,034 miles

Bonnet risers/lifters weak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 62,031 miles

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

Bonnet risers/lifters weak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 60,006 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Oct 2016 57,226 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 57,226 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 54,608 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 52,616 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 52,616 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 49,546 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 10 Oct 2013 49,546 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Oct 2012 45,742 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Oct 2011 40,926 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 35,617 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 30,649 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 25,868 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

N/S/F & O/S/F tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 26 Oct 2007 20,547 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 20,535 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 16,309 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 UZL is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 UZL, 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 UZL registered?

RF53 UZL is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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