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SV53 PLO

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

165,400 mi
Last recorded165,400 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 PLO
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2012 165,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake hose ferrules showing corrosion

dampness around fuel pump

fuel filler pipes corroded

nearside rear lamp unit damaged

oil leak around engine

rear wiper split

slight cracks in offside front ball joint dust cover

slight dampness around transfer box

Fail 28 Dec 2012 165,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake hose ferrules showing corrosion

dampness around fuel pump

fuel filler pipes corroded

nearside rear lamp unit damaged

oil leak around engine

rear wiper split

slight cracks in offside front ball joint dust cover

slight dampness around transfer box

Pass 20 Oct 2011 155,611 miles

both rear brake pads worn

exhaust system showing corrosion

fuel filler pipes showing corrosion

nearside front inner c/v boot split

oil leak around engine

slight exhaust leak at centre box

Pass 12 Oct 2010 147,840 miles

both front tyre treads worn on outer/inner treads

nearside inner c/v boot split

offside front inner wheel gaurd damaged

oil leak around engine

Pass 22 Oct 2009 137,787 miles

fuel pipes showing corrosion

oil leak around engine

rear wiper split

Pass 23 Oct 2008 126,600 miles

all brake pipes showing slight corrosion

both rear brake discs showing corrosion

offside front inner cover damaged

rear brake pads worn

slight play in both front droplink bars

Pass 30 Oct 2007 114,006 miles

all 4 tyre treads cracked and wornon outer edges

dampness around fuel pump

exhaust system corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded and weak

oil leak at gearbox

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Fail 30 Oct 2007 114,006 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all 4 tyre treads cracked and wornon outer edges

exhaust system corroded

front and rear brake pads worn

fuel filler pipes corroded and weak

oil leak at gearbox

Pass 28 Oct 2006 100,999 miles

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Fail 28 Oct 2006 100,999 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system corroded

front and rear brake pads worn

fuel filler pipes corroded

nsf inner cv boot burst

slight movement in both suspensiopn arm rear bushes

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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SV53 PLO is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SV53 PLO, 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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SV53 PLO is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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