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YS53 VFG

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Petrol 4664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

151,935 mi
Last recorded151,935 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 VFG
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,664cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 151,935 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 149,863 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 145,277 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside steering rack gaiter damp no physical leak found.

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 145,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation wrong (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation wrong (5.2.3 (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside steering rack gaiter damp no physical leak found.

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 136,315 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 129,031 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

fuel tank support corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2018 128,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

suspension fluid below min

Pass 15 Sep 2017 121,380 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

fuel tank guard corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2017 121,073 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

fuel tank guard corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2016 110,708 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyre's wearing on inner edges

both rear tyre's wearing on inner edges

fuel tank guard coroded

Fail 30 Aug 2016 110,708 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyre's wearing on inner edges

both rear tyre's wearing on inner edges

fuel tank guard coroded

Pass 25 Aug 2015 99,394 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 86,191 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 86,191 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre wearing low on edges

o/s/r tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 22 Aug 2013 68,813 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 57,006 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 53,469 miles

Advise both front inner CV boots have minor leaks.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 53,418 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Advise both front inner CV boots have minor leaks.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 48,861 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 39,047 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 28,791 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 27,777 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 16 Dec 2006 24,920 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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YS53 VFG is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 4,664cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YS53 VFG, 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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YS53 VFG is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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