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SW53 EWV

2003 Toyota Landcruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,387 mi
Last recorded126,387 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Landcruiser115,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 EWV
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 126,387 miles

Front Sump guard corroded

Nearside Front Tyre edges wearing

Nearside Front step mounting corroded

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable mount corroded but not insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pigtail (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front step mounting corroded

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (inner sill holed)

Offside Rear Handbrake cable mount corroded but not insecure

Vehicle very rusty underneath including suspension components

Fail 9 May 2018 126,379 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Fuel tank insecure Tank strap rotten. (7.2.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front sump guard corroded

Nearside Front tyre edges wearing

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable mounting corroded but cable not insecure.

Nearside step mountings corroded

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Handbrake cable mounting corroded but cable not insecure.

Offside Step mountings corroded

Vehicle underneath and suspension components very rusty.

Pass 8 Apr 2017 121,670 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill covered in underseal (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

Fail 31 Mar 2017 121,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill covered in underseal (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

Pass 8 Mar 2016 115,476 miles

Body has slight corrosion whole underside of body and components (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 89,872 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion whole underside of body and components (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 111,472 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 111,472 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 103,460 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 103,460 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 94,826 miles

Fuel filler pipes becoming corroded

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

underside of vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2011 87,704 miles

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

inner sills slightly corroded

n/s front brake has slight bind

Pass 3 Nov 2010 79,183 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 70,108 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 63,574 miles

both rear tyres worn on the edges (advise)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 56,733 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges (advise)

Fail 5 Nov 2007 56,733 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges (advise)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 44,011 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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SW53 EWV is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SW53 EWV, 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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SW53 EWV is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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