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YT53 FLR

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,012 mi
Last recorded105,012 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 FLR
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 105,012 miles

Exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank strap/support corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2026 105,012 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank strap/support corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2025 102,044 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 102,039 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 98,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 95,406 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 95,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2022 90,648 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outter (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 90,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened And nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outter (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 84,536 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 84,533 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 79,863 miles

heat shield lose

Pass 26 Jul 2019 77,133 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 77,129 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 74,276 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 74,274 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 71,537 miles

Body has slight corrosion boot floor(rear seats not fitted) (6.1.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 67,814 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 63,996 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 59,297 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 54,479 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 48,341 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 45,194 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 40,679 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 36,806 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 34,085 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 30,786 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 23,975 miles

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

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

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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YT53 FLR is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YT53 FLR, 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 YT53 FLR registered?

YT53 FLR is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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