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SM53 CDK

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

174,026 mi
Last recorded174,026 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 CDK
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 174,026 miles

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

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

all suspension components corroded and oil leak unknown source

Fail 22 Apr 2024 174,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

all suspension components corroded and oil leak unknown source

Pass 25 Apr 2023 174,008 miles

all suspension heavily corroded

nearside and offside rear drop links corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2023 174,008 miles

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

all suspension heavily corroded

nearside and offside rear drop links corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2022 168,448 miles

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside spiral pipework (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive unknown source (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 168,292 miles

Headlamp aim too low Nearside & Offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced back x member towbar mounted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

BODYSHELL HOLED UNDER REAR SEAT AREA

Coil spring corroded *ALL* (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/main box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside *D* bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside spiral pipes inner arch/under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive unknown source (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & offside heavily cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel filler pipework heavy corrosion

varying levels of corrosion noted on all suspension and chassis parts underside vehicle,not affecting any testable items at present

Pass 14 Apr 2021 161,942 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 161,930 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 160,611 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 160,533 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main line at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 157,681 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 157,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid calliper leaking fluid from union (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

brakes spongy

Pass 19 Feb 2018 155,666 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 155,626 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing stud broken (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 152,663 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 146,479 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both outer pads very low advise changing asap (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 139,195 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 139,180 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 129,694 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2013 121,633 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 121,238 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Both rear brake pads seem low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 109,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F slight wear on inner & outer edges 265/65/17S M&S

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 109,408 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F slight wear on inner & outer edges 265/65/17S M&S

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 92,226 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 72,372 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 58,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2007 43,942 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 33,474 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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SM53 CDK is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SM53 CDK, 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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SM53 CDK is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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