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SA53 DFL

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

190,287 mi
Last recorded190,287 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 DFL
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 190,287 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 180,972 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 173,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 173,030 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 156,089 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

car under sealed

Fail 19 Sep 2018 156,083 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

car under sealed

Pass 4 Sep 2017 134,762 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 134,761 miles

Emissions not tested oil warning light on (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 109,812 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 109,812 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 94,943 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 89,938 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 89,938 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

FRONT BRAKES HAVE AN IMBALLANCE OF 24%

O/S/F WASHER JET IS PARTIALLY BLOCKED

Pass 5 Sep 2013 84,732 miles

ALL THREE REAR SEATS WERE NOT PRESENT AT TIME OF TEST SO WERE UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT SEAT BELT OPERATION

Pass 5 Sep 2012 76,454 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 69,542 miles

O/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO 0mm ON BOTH OUTSIDE EDGES

Fail 5 Sep 2011 69,542 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO 0mm ON BOTH OUTSIDE EDGES

Pass 1 Sep 2010 62,706 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 52,671 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 38,779 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 30,801 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2006 23,980 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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SA53 DFL is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SA53 DFL, 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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SA53 DFL is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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