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DG53 TYB

2003 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,100 mi
Last recorded144,100 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Estate105,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 TYB
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Estate
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 144,100 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 143,535 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 143,535 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 142,013 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 141,415 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 138,665 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 123,687 miles

all 4 tyres low on tread

rear axle heavily corroded

rear coil springs heavily corroded

whole underside of vehicle muddy and some surface corrosion

Fail 27 Oct 2020 123,687 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

all 4 tyres low on tread

rear axle heavily corroded

rear coil springs heavily corroded

whole underside of vehicle muddy and some surface corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2019 103,345 miles

Both front inner wheel arches showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 1 Oct 2019 103,337 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front inner wheel arches showing signs of corrosion.

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 98,391 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 98,389 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 92,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 88,614 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 84,355 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 79,754 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 74,971 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 69,110 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 63,398 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 57,247 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Jun 2009 52,913 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 45,807 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 41,392 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 32,229 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Estate?

Based on 33,877 MOT tests across 2,144 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,771
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 655
position lamp(s) not working 475
Registration plate lamp not working 474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 471
Stop lamp not working 440
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DG53 TYB is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Estate in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 105,049 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser Estate fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG53 TYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Estate is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DG53 TYB registered?

DG53 TYB is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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