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RK53 UGV

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

199,939 mi
Last recorded199,939 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 UGV
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 199,939 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 187,206 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 187,206 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 173,256 miles

Fuel hose corroded fuel tank filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear x4 body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front inner wings corroded

wiper linkage worn

Fail 10 Dec 2020 172,773 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 Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose corroded fuel tank filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear x 4 body mounts corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front inner wings corroded

wiper linkage worn

Pass 21 May 2019 152,736 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2019 152,733 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 141,472 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 129,757 miles

corrosion underbody and suspension components

Fail 10 Apr 2017 129,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake application uneven late to apply (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven late to apply (3.7.B.2)

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

corrosion underbody and suspension components

Pass 15 Apr 2016 117,871 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 106,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 106,619 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 99,088 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 92,134 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 May 2012 86,091 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 86,091 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 78,725 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 69,279 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 62,194 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 53,610 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 May 2008 53,605 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear row of seats foldered away not in use, stalks and centre lap belt not cheched

Pass 24 Aug 2006 40,631 miles

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

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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RK53 UGV is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RK53 UGV, 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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RK53 UGV is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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