MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,026 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
all suspension heavily corroded
nearside and offside rear drop links corroded
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
all suspension heavily corroded
nearside and offside rear drop links corroded
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))
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
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both outer pads very low advise changing asap (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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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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