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WG53 MUW

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

267,820 mi
Last recorded267,820 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 MUW
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2018 267,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 256,567 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (inner bush) (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 253,830 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective 3rd row seat belt (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 238,790 miles

Nearside Front Outer Bumper insecure ()

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 238,488 miles

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Outer Bumper insecure ()

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 217,950 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 217,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 193,215 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre has deep impact damage to outer sidewall

Fail 13 Dec 2014 193,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre has deep impact damage to outer sidewall

Pass 12 Nov 2013 170,964 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 170,681 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 146,638 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 146,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsr tyre close to limit

Pass 7 Jun 2011 116,180 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 116,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 91,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2008 58,324 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 39,584 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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WG53 MUW is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WG53 MUW, 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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WG53 MUW is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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