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SG53 YME

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,733 mi
Last recorded108,733 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 YME
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 108,733 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 101,826 miles

corrosion build up on metal brake pipes that have not been renewed

extensive corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Dec 2015 94,056 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion build up on chassis of vehicle

corrosion build up on engine sump and sump has slight leak

corrosion build up on inner wings of vehicle

corrosion build up on underside of body of vehicle

corrosion on lower engine and sump guards

corrosion on offside rear chassis/body mount

Fail 3 Dec 2015 94,056 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion build up on chassis of vehicle

corrosion build up on engine sump and sump has slight leak

corrosion build up on inner wings of vehicle

corrosion build up on underside of body of vehicle

corrosion on lower engine and sump guards

corrosion on offside rear chassis/body mount

Pass 3 Dec 2014 84,451 miles

corrosion developing on chassis of vehicle

corrosion developing on exhaust system

corrosion developing on underside of body of vehicle

Fail 2 Dec 2014 84,451 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion developing on chassis of vehicle

corrosion developing on exhaust system

corrosion developing on underside of body of vehicle

Fail 28 Nov 2013 73,062 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 73,062 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 62,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 62,933 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 54,913 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 23 Feb 2010 49,141 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 43,399 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 43,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 34,887 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 25,987 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 25,987 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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)

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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SG53 YME is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SG53 YME, 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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SG53 YME is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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