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VU53 LAA

2003 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

107,496 mi
Last recorded107,496 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Estate105,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 LAA
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Estate
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 107,496 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 106,384 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 104,358 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 103,283 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

headlamps deteriorated

underside brake and suspension components corroded including chassis

Fail 11 Sep 2023 103,275 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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 Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength upper shock mounting, chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind lower arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

headlamps deteriorated

underside brake and suspension components corroded including chassis

Pass 8 Sep 2022 99,026 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 99,026 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 94,038 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 89,003 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 89,000 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 84,473 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 76,356 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 69,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight rust to underside and suspension components

Pass 1 Sep 2016 63,275 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 55,440 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in tread

rust on underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2014 46,770 miles

rear axle rusty on spring hangers and antiroll bar clamps

rust on underside suspension components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 40,402 miles

under body components rusty

Pass 23 Aug 2012 36,056 miles

Nearside Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Underside of vehicle rusty.

Fail 20 Aug 2012 36,052 miles

Nearside Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Underside of vehicle rusty.

Pass 23 Aug 2011 31,550 miles

all four tyres sidewalls perished

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2010 27,983 miles

advie front ball jpoints and bearings

advise front suspension bushs

advise suspension arms rear axcle chassy spring hangers heavily corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2009 24,221 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 21,669 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 18,519 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 14,003 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Estate?

Based on 33,877 MOT tests across 2,144 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,771
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 655
position lamp(s) not working 475
Registration plate lamp not working 474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 471
Stop lamp not working 440
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VU53 LAA is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Estate in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 105,049 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser Estate fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU53 LAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Estate is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU53 LAA registered?

VU53 LAA is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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