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DX53 ANU

2003 Toyota Landcruiser

Brown Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,896 mi
Last recorded159,896 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Landcruiser115,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 ANU
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2003
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 159,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 148,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

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

chassis rails been oiled

chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Jul 2023 138,902 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front brake back plate missing

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts, edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 138,716 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front brake back plate missing

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts, edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 134,140 miles

general under body age related surface corrosion

Fail 7 Jul 2022 134,140 miles

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

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

general under body age related surface corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2021 131,863 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 129,338 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 125,391 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 120,814 miles

all underside corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2017 116,058 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish x2

offside front tyre starting to crack in the tread

Pass 14 Jul 2016 111,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 13 Jul 2015 106,459 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 101,426 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 101,426 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 96,421 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 90,830 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 84,623 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 78,396 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 72,824 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 72,824 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 68,887 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 59,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 45,377 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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DX53 ANU is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser in Brown 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 115,451 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX53 ANU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DX53 ANU registered?

DX53 ANU is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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