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YK53 OSZ

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Beige Petrol 3955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,987 mi
Last recorded65,987 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 OSZ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 65,987 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S + O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 65,985 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S + O/S (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S + O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 65,381 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 63,661 miles

front and rear chassis ans suspension slight corrosion

Pass 29 May 2021 62,456 miles

Underside has slight corrosion

Fail 26 May 2021 62,424 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2021 62,407 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Braking system leaking Servo leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 61,824 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 61,824 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 60,267 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 60,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 59,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 59,445 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 57,749 miles

Rear both tyres hairline cracks

Pass 21 May 2015 57,018 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 56,240 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

o/s/r tyre cracking up

Pass 9 Sep 2013 53,304 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking up

Fail 6 Sep 2013 53,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f tyre cracking up

Pass 5 Sep 2012 50,814 miles

two rear tyres cracking up

Pass 16 Sep 2011 48,748 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 48,731 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 42,704 miles

Oil leak

two rear tyres cracking up

Pass 16 Sep 2009 37,652 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 37,644 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 32,616 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 32,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 26,957 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 20,092 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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YK53 OSZ is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Beige with a 3,955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YK53 OSZ, 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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YK53 OSZ is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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