MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,516 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive leak from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint on rear prop shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses to brake callipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside upper and lower ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes that run from front to rear are in a plastic protective coating (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play bordering on excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid silencer box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside and nearside shock absorber casings and dust covers are corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside upper trailing arm bushes are deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis within 30 cm of trailing arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened panhard rod is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member above rear axle is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
offside and nearside inner sills are corroded
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose has a wheel nut that is loose and cracked/ broken (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive leak from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint on rear prop shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses to brake callipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside and nearside lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside upper and lower ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes that run from front to rear are in a plastic protective coating (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play bordering on excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is at minimum (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid silencer box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside and nearside shock absorber casings and dust covers are corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside upper trailing arm bushes are deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis within 30 cm of trailing arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened panhard rod is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member above rear axle is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
offside and nearside inner sills are corroded
Brake performance unable to be tested brakes not tested due to rear callipers leaking and offside calliper not bolted to carrier (1.2.1 (g))
Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush is split and worked its way out of clamp partially (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected brake calliper is not bolted to carrier, bolts missing (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside lower ball joint dustcovers (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on minimum and should be changed (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play play bordering on excessive (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust central silencer box (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes along axle to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside chassis from trailing arm mountings back (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
DIFFERENTIAL BEARING WORN
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust corroded
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear anti roll bar linkage bushes worn.
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Slight play in both front lower ball joints.
Underside corroding.
Rear anti roll bar linkage bushes worn.
Slight play in both front lower ball joints.
Underside corroding.
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VX53 ZNL is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 VX53 ZNL, 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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VX53 ZNL is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 17 December 2003.
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