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WA53 VKO

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,425 mi
Last recorded98,425 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 VKO
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 98,425 miles

Nearside Rear body mounting corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2025 98,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear body mounting corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2024 95,167 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 92,442 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 92,442 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 90,177 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 90,175 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mount on Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mount on Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 87,788 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 85,547 miles

Offside side step bracket broken

Pass 29 Nov 2019 83,653 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 79,467 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 76,298 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 73,554 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 71,135 miles

Slight bind in n/s rear brake

Fail 19 Nov 2015 71,059 miles

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

Slight bind in n/s rear brake

Pass 2 Dec 2014 67,767 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 62,818 miles

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

fuel tank cover corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2012 57,492 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 31,505 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 45,141 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 39,195 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 34,185 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 28,808 miles

tamer tag fitted to windscreen swept area not within drivers view of the road

Pass 8 Nov 2006 23,014 miles

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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WA53 VKO is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WA53 VKO, 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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What year was WA53 VKO registered?

WA53 VKO is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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