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RV53 DTU

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

213,046 mi
Last recorded213,046 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 DTU
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 213,046 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 208,424 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 203,875 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 197,929 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 197,929 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 192,555 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 192,555 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 192,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both. (1.1.11 (c))

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 186,191 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 179,059 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 172,683 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 164,641 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 164,641 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 158,596 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 150,880 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 140,629 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Nov 2013 140,629 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Nov 2012 131,086 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 117,660 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 117,660 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 103,108 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 103,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 91,825 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 91,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 78,431 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 49,081 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 49,081 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 47,515 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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RV53 DTU is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 RV53 DTU, 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 RV53 DTU registered?

RV53 DTU is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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