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SV53 KCA

2003 Toyota Landcruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

144,732 mi
Last recorded144,732 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Landcruiser115,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 KCA
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2023 144,732 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to unsafe rear axle (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust as major blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases large hole in tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch above road wheel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill in many places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch above road wheel near to ABS pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch forward of road wheel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill in many places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected control arm bracket is holed corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected anti roll bar bracket as broken off the axle (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected control arm as broken off the rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front inner wheel arch holed/corroded above road wheel but not in a prescribed area

Nearside Front track rod end castle nut clip missing

Nearside Rear Lower light lens damaged

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel tank straps, cradle and filler pipes corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2022 137,048 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all under body area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine malfunction light not working

Fail 7 Oct 2022 137,046 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to exessive black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under body area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under body panel backing area to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened upper trailing arm mount broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill backing area to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis area [fuel tank mount] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint likely to become detached lower column joint (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all under body area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine malfunction light not working

handbrake travel high . little reserve

Pass 22 Dec 2021 131,163 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all chassis body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body area around all suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

engine malfunction light not working

welding repairs heavily covered in wax oil

Fail 21 Dec 2021 131,163 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill backing area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle area around spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill backing area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play lower (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all chassis body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body area around all suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

engine malfunction light not working

Pass 21 Dec 2020 124,863 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both sill backing areas heavily corroded but not within prescribed areas

coil springs corroded but complete

Fail 18 Dec 2020 124,862 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt buckle missing centre row of seats (7.1.2 (d))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings lower (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both sill backing areas heavily corroded but not within prescribed areas

coil springs corroded but complete

Pass 25 Jun 2019 115,129 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 115,126 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2018 115,038 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 115,038 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 114,923 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 114,778 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 114,778 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 114,422 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 114,422 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 114,367 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 114,367 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 108,311 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 108,311 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 94,277 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 81,289 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 81,289 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 72,562 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 5,900 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 54,065 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 54,065 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 49,393 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 48,048 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 48,048 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 39,797 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
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SV53 KCA is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 SV53 KCA, 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.

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SV53 KCA is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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