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RK53 WCL

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

148,505 mi
Last recorded148,505 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 WCL
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 148,505 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both rear shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 13 May 2025 141,664 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2025 141,664 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 134,717 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 128,943 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 127,429 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 20 Jul 2021 127,387 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake reading low

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2020 121,178 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 115,046 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 109,802 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Jan 2017 99,540 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 91,009 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 85,238 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 81,812 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 77,395 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 77,193 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 72,252 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 67,574 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 67,542 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 19,966 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 53,753 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 46,136 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 46,115 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 38,118 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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RK53 WCL is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RK53 WCL, 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 RK53 WCL registered?

RK53 WCL is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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