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RG53 FPL

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Beige Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

153,110 mi
Last recorded153,110 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 FPL
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 153,110 miles

nearside and offside font brake pipes under bonnet to flex hoses slightly corroded

nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear brake pipes to flex hoses slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2025 153,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under body sill/chassis mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under body sill/chassis mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

nearside and offside front brake pipes under bonnet to flex hoses slightly corroded

nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear brake pipes to flex hoses slightly corroded and have been greased

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear lower inner wheel arches corroded

nearside and offside under body sills very corroded

vehicle chassis very heavily corroded in many places

Pass 6 Dec 2024 151,231 miles

nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear brake pipes to flex hoses slightly corroded and have been greased

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside and offside under body sills heavily corroded full length and around side step mountings

offside front brake pipe to flex hose slightly corroded and has been greased

vehicle chassis corroded in many places

Pass 8 Dec 2023 147,699 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear brake pipe to flex hoses slightly corroded and have been greased

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside and offside under body sills full length corroded

offside front brake pipe to flex hose slightly corroded and has been greased

vehicle chassis corroded in many places

Pass 1 Dec 2022 144,125 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nsf and osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nsf and osf (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills ns and os starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes to flex pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr and osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 20 Dec 2021 139,932 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nsf and osf (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle support arms corroding osr and nsr (5.3.3 (b) (i))

osf brake backing plate corroding

Pass 10 Dec 2020 136,504 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust system and joints corroded

nearside and offside front brake pipes slightly corroded

rear brake discs worn and corroded and pads getting low

rusty and corroded in many places on underside

Fail 10 Dec 2020 136,502 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust system and joints corroded

nearside and offside front brake pipes slightly corroded

rear brake discs worn and corroded and pads getting low

rusty and corroded in many places on underside

Pass 16 Dec 2019 133,199 miles

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2018 124,660 miles

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

Front grease around both bottom ball joints but no obvious splits

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

timing belt light on

Pass 6 Dec 2017 116,999 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover and under tray fitted

timing belt light on dash

Fail 5 Dec 2017 116,997 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover and under tray fitted

timing belt light on dash

Pass 6 Dec 2016 109,733 miles

o/s/f steel brake pipe corroding

rear coil springs corroding

slight hole in rear exhaust box

Pass 7 Dec 2015 101,694 miles

corroded on underside

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front brake pipe to flex hose slightly corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2014 94,719 miles

exhaust joint to rear box corroded

steering uj coupling slightly corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2013 87,609 miles

both front and rear brake pads worn low

Pass 13 Dec 2012 80,374 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 73,011 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 65,014 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 21 Dec 2009 56,907 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 44,663 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 35,214 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 26,508 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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RG53 FPL is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Beige with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RG53 FPL, 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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RG53 FPL is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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