CarVerify

Free Car Check

SP53 OEC

2003 Toyota Landcruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

188,862 mi
Last recorded188,862 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Landcruiser115,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 OEC
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 188,862 miles

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

Offside Offside wiper arm loose at spindle but still clearing screen adequately

Offside front inner wing corroded and holed below battery, not within any prescribed areas

Fail 4 Sep 2015 188,860 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Offside wiper arm loose at spindle but still clearing screen adequately

Offside front inner wing corroded and holed below battery, not within any prescribed areas

Pass 17 Oct 2014 185,476 miles

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

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

Offside battery box/innerwing corroded and holed, battery still secure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 185,474 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside battery box/innerwing corroded and holed, battery still secure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 181,981 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 181,974 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 178,496 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 178,491 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 173,183 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 173,177 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 161,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 161,190 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 143,988 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 143,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 123,541 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 100,786 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 100,786 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2006 76,139 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 76,139 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
Full Toyota Landcruiser reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SP53 OEC is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 115,451 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 Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP53 OEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SP53 OEC?

You can check the full history of SP53 OEC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SP53 OEC registered?

SP53 OEC is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 6 October 2003.

Is SP53 OEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP53 OEC shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SP53 OEC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SP53 OEC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.