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DX53 EWR

2003 Toyota Landcruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

197,790 mi
Last recorded197,790 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Landcruiser115,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 EWR
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 197,790 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 183,155 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 171,104 miles

bonnet difficult to open

front end modified to house winch .... has the vehicle weight been effected if so have higher performance brakes been fitted ???

front number plate poor condition

hand brake efficiency only just met required standard

non standard air inlet on bonnet possible drivers view obstruction

Fail 2 Feb 2023 171,104 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced nearside front side light flicking on and off (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

bonnet difficult to open

front end modified to house winch .... has the vehicle weight been effected if so have higher performance brakes been fitted ???

front number plate poor condition

hand brake efficiency only just met required standard

non standard air inlet on bonnet possible drivers view obstruction

Pass 29 Jan 2022 159,672 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 159,534 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 152,955 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 20 Jan 2021 152,953 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

drivers wiper blade starting split

Pass 4 Sep 2019 141,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 24 Aug 2019 141,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 9 Jan 2018 122,818 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 116,466 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

front suspension ball joints very slight play

Fail 6 Apr 2017 116,463 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

centre exhaust deteriorating and leaking

front suspension ball joints very slight play

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

offside front wiper blade poor

Pass 2 Apr 2016 106,640 miles

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Mar 2016 106,299 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both rear shock absorbers poor damping effect

nearside front suspension arm rear bush slight wear

no rear seats fitted at time of test

play in front anti-roll bar D bushes

Pass 31 Mar 2015 97,785 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

slight play front anti-roll bar D bushes

Pass 25 Mar 2014 88,828 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 80,920 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 73,673 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 67,564 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 67,564 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

S R S Light on

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Feb 2010 60,572 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 53,548 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 47,377 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 41,015 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 EWR is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EWR, 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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DX53 EWR is a 2003 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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