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WJ53 EKE

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

161,360 mi
Last recorded161,360 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 EKE
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 161,360 miles

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

centre exhaust box slightly leaking

Pass 2 Jan 2018 150,480 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Jan 2018 150,480 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 141,568 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 141,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 136,800 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

offside rear bump stop insecure.

Fail 6 Nov 2015 136,800 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

offside rear bump stop insecure.

Pass 27 Nov 2014 128,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 128,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 119,573 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 108,642 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 103,220 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 96,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear shock absorber coevers rusty

Pass 28 Apr 2010 90,083 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 90,083 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 84,000 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 77,285 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 68,032 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 57,231 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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WJ53 EKE is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WJ53 EKE, 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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WJ53 EKE is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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