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SK53 YRL

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

160,228 mi
Last recorded160,228 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 YRL
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 160,228 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear body mounting corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 160,097 miles

Central Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability corroded through and detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability corroded through detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower no-plate delaminating

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

o/s and n/s front chassis corroded

o/s and n/s rear chassis corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2023 158,425 miles

Central Front no-plate delaminating

Central Rear Lower boot floor corroded

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear hand brake imbalance

Pass 24 Oct 2022 156,796 miles

Central Front Lower no-plate delaminating

Pass 16 Nov 2021 156,164 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 156,164 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 153,439 miles

Offside Rear exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2019 149,972 miles

o/s and n/s front ant-roll bar links boots perished

o/s front top ball joint boot perished

Pass 30 Jun 2018 146,312 miles

Central Rear oil weeping

Offside Rear handrake reading low

Fail 30 Jun 2018 146,312 miles

Central Rear oil weeping

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear handrake reading low

Pass 11 Jul 2017 143,411 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 137,772 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 12 Oct 2016 137,766 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 128,082 miles

affront inner wings rusty

inner sills rusty

rear boot rusty

Fail 14 Oct 2015 128,082 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

affront inner wings rusty

inner sills rusty

rear boot rusty

Pass 9 Oct 2014 116,788 miles

front and rear metal brake pipes rusty

front inner wings rusty

inner sills rusty

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 21 Oct 2013 105,291 miles

front and rear metal brake pipes rusty

front inner wings rusty

rear boot floor rusty

rear chassis rusty

rear crossmember rusty

Fail 11 Oct 2013 105,291 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front and rear metal brake pipes rusty

front inner wings rusty

rear boot floor rusty

rear chassis rusty

rear crossmember rusty

Pass 21 Nov 2012 92,677 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 81,040 miles

front brake pads appear to be wearing low

front lower arms corroded

off side rear section of front undertray is damaged and corroded

rear brake pads appear to be wearing low

rear floor pan corroded

rear sorings corroded

vehicle underside dirty making corrossion assessment difficult

Fail 24 Nov 2011 81,040 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake pads appear to be wearing low

front lower arms corroded

off side rear section of front undertray is damaged and corroded

rear brake pads appear to be wearing low

rear floor pan corroded

rear sorings corroded

vehicle underside dirty making corrossion assessment difficult

Pass 23 Nov 2010 73,926 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 63,698 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 51,134 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 46,608 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 35,557 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 35,557 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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SK53 YRL is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 SK53 YRL, 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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SK53 YRL is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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