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FH53 CTK

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

155,208 mi
Last recorded155,208 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser101,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 CTK
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 155,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear fuel tank mount chassis corroded

Offside Front body mount corroded/holed

Offside Front under wheel arch panel corroded to excess (not load bearing

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill /under wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive offside /nearside drop link mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

chassis corroded front /rear

Fail 30 Jan 2026 155,020 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside/nearside drop link mounts chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached detached corroded to excess (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear fuel tank mount (chassis) corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front under wheel arch panel corroded to excess (not load bearing )

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside inner sill corroded/holed

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

chassis corroded

offside front and rear body mounting corroded/holed !!!!

Pass 12 Feb 2025 148,833 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2024 144,705 miles

ALL FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 144,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH IN FRONT OF WHEEL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH IN FRONT OF WHEEL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ALL FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 142,284 miles

Rear Rear suspension components heavily corroded

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 142,284 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Rear suspension components heavily corroded

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 141,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 140,087 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 125,075 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 125,075 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 116,800 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 109,220 miles

N\S\R seat belt slightly frayed

bonnet struts slightly weak

both front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 2 Oct 2017 108,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened fraying slightly (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 108,876 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened fraying slightly (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 107,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose to valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose to valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 104,893 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 101,740 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 96,296 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 96,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 87,819 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 87,819 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Nov 2011 78,324 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 66,930 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 57,606 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 57,606 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 49,735 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 49,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 42,946 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 42,946 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 32,602 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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FH53 CTK is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 FH53 CTK, 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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FH53 CTK is a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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